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S675 VGV

1998 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

210,367 mi
Last recorded210,367 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS675 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 210,367 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 210,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 202,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 202,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 193,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 193,686 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 183,251 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate, advise replacement before next MOT.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 183,251 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate, advise replacement before next MOT.

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 168,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 156,839 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 156,721 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

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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S675 VGV is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel 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 S675 VGV, 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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S675 VGV is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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