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S661 SLD

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,977 mi
Last recorded110,977 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,977 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s mirror glass deteriorating.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,977 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s mirror glass deteriorating.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,751 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 95,751 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres on the legal limit

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 82,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front outer c.v boots slightly leaking

off side front, bottom, rear suspension arm bush worn

off side front,top,rear suspension arm bush slightly debonded

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 7 Aug 2006 82,576 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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S661 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S661 SLD, 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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S661 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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