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S789 RRT

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 RRT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 135,999 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 135,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 126,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,351 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,351 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,105 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 170,719 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 170,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 4 Jan 2006 160,913 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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S789 RRT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S789 RRT, 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 S789 RRT registered?

S789 RRT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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