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S782 RKE

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,531 mi
Last recorded156,531 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 156,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 156,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front one as marked (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 149,204 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)

near side and offside front tyres inner and outer edges worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 146,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 132,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 127,240 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre has some minor cuts in tread area

Fail 25 May 2010 119,793 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 119,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 112,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 105,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 99,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 93,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 88,790 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 88,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S782 RKE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S782 RKE, 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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S782 RKE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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