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S65 RLC

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

193,268 mi
Last recorded193,268 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 RLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 193,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 193,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 188,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tryes slightly cracked outer sidewalls

srs light on

Fail 21 Nov 2011 188,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tryes slightly cracked outer sidewalls

srs light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 177,278 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 177,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator pully faulty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 167,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power sterring pump noisey

Fail 9 Dec 2009 167,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power sterring pump noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2008 153,850 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 153,849 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 140,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 129,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 119,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 119,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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S65 RLC is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 130,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S65 RLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S65 RLC is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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