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S695 OEW

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,258 mi
Last recorded156,258 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS695 OEW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 156,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,036 miles

Nearside rear light lense broken

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 144,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear light lense broken

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,933 miles

Nearside rear light lense broken

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear light lense broken

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,424 miles

Both front discs corroded

Both rear discs corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 112,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front discs corroded

Both rear discs corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 107,958 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,748 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 75,318 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S695 OEW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S695 OEW, 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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S695 OEW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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