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S742 JSP

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,098 mi
Last recorded192,098 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 JSP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 192,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 172,240 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear boot damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2009 165,499 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 165,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 137,559 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 137,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 115,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,581 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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S742 JSP is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S742 JSP, 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 S742 JSP registered?

S742 JSP is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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