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S731 DAR

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,978 mi
Last recorded214,978 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 214,978 miles

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

crack in screen

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 194,338 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

windscreen cracked behind the mirror

Fail 23 Jul 2016 193,879 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

windscreen cracked behind the mirror

Pass 21 Aug 2015 175,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 153,429 miles

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2014 152,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2013 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 107,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 84,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,485 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,857 miles

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

discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2006 33,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2005 29,854 miles

front brakes 25% imbalance MAX ALLOWED 25%

parking brake 18% min allowed 16%

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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S731 DAR is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S731 DAR, 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 S731 DAR registered?

S731 DAR is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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