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S733 RAH

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,795 mi
Last recorded238,795 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 RAH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2018 238,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 234,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 231,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 226,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 210,548 miles

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

head lamps have a low out put

offsudw front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 190,249 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 178,285 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 178,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

1. Both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished. 2. No oil on dip stick.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 163,754 miles

1. Pin hole in n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter. 2. n/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on egdes.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1. Pin hole in n/s front outer drive shaft gaiter. 2. n/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on egdes.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 152,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 139,140 miles

1. n/s rear tyre worn to limit on inside edge. 2. n/s front indicators turning white. 3. o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 139,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1. n/s rear tyre worn to limit on inside edge. 2. n/s front indicators turning white. 3. o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 127,253 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 127,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 117,818 miles

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

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

emissions very close to limits. may require attention soon.

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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S733 RAH is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S733 RAH, 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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S733 RAH is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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