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S790 RAH

1998 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,635 mi
Last recorded235,635 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 RAH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 235,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

pad wear light on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 234,838 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

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

PAD WEAR LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Sep 2015 222,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 222,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

PAD WEAR LIGHT ON

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 4 Sep 2014 211,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 211,452 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracked

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 206,013 miles

Oil leak

both front headlamps in poor condition

center exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s front suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2012 200,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 189,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 176,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 161,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 144,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 144,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 134,418 miles

NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 122,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 107,561 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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S790 RAH is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey 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 S790 RAH, 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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S790 RAH is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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