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S71 RLE

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 RLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,915 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 112,100 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 112,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 104,893 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 104,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

dash brake warning lamp flashing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 99,125 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2006 99,125 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2005 97,584 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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S71 RLE 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 71.4%.

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 S71 RLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S71 RLE registered?

S71 RLE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S71 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 RLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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