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S744 AGU

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,543 mi
Last recorded199,543 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 AGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 199,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 192,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 192,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 184,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 176,678 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 176,678 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 168,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 168,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 159,128 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 159,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 146,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 130,164 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 130,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 122,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 112,436 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 112,436 miles

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

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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S744 AGU is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S744 AGU, 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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S744 AGU is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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