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S78 AAE

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

204,299 mi
Last recorded204,299 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 AAE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 204,299 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front sidelights dim

Fail 6 Apr 2013 201,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 193,589 miles

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

o/s front tyre tread damaged not down to cords

Fail 28 May 2012 193,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s front tyre tread damaged not down to cords

Pass 5 Apr 2011 183,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 183,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 171,567 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2009 171,567 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 161,607 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 161,607 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 145,202 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 145,202 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs & pads reqiured soon

Pass 6 Mar 2006 135,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 135,479 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 135,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S78 AAE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S78 AAE, 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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S78 AAE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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