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S662 SDW

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,174 mi
Last recorded217,174 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 SDW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 217,174 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 216,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 197,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 189,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 182,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre bald on edges of tread, close to legal limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2009 182,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre bald on edges of tread, close to legal limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2008 175,840 miles

acceptable repair to windscreen

eml stays on

front discs scored slightly on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2008 175,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

eml light stays on

front discs scored slightly on inside

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and close to limits

Pass 3 Jan 2007 166,033 miles

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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S662 SDW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S662 SDW, 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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What year was S662 SDW registered?

S662 SDW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S662 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S662 SDW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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