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S725 AFA

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 150,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 150,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 145,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 143,064 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 143,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 140,649 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 140,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 134,500 miles

offside rear stop light bulb changed

Fail 15 Jan 2007 134,489 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted reverse lights on all time

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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S725 AFA is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S725 AFA, 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 S725 AFA registered?

S725 AFA is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S725 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 AFA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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