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S795 JDF

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

220,803 mi
Last recorded220,803 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 JDF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 220,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 220,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 203,185 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 203,146 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 195,031 miles

a/c rib belt missing

both front indicators faded

coolant below minimum level

cracking to n/s/r tyre tread and worn on outer edge aslo 2x puncture in tread

damage to front subframe rear mounting plates

damage to n/s of vehicle also o/s rear door

damage to rear bumper

engine under tray loose

front bumper loose at bottom

fuel light on when mot carried out

n/s/r window doesn't close

o/s/r tyre cracking to tread and wear to inner edge

rattle from exhaust back box suspect internal baffle fault

rear number plate slight disfigurement

Fail 2 Sep 2013 195,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

a/c rib belt missing

both front indicators faded

coolant below minimum level

cracking to n/s/r tyre tread and worn on outer edge aslo 2x puncture in tread

damage to front subframe rear mounting plates

damage to n/s of vehicle also o/s rear door

damage to rear bumper

engine under tray loose

front bumper loose at bottom

fuel light on when mot carried out

n/s dip beam image slight defusion

n/s head lamp mounting brakets broken but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/r window doesn't close

o/s/r tyre cracking to tread and wear to inner edge

rattle from exhaust back box suspect internal baffle fault

rear number plate slight disfigurement

Pass 1 May 2012 179,648 miles

engine coolant below minimum

engine oil below minimum

front brake discs corroding/ worn

o/s outer cv boot perishing

rear brake discs corroding/ worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate faded/ delaminating

steel brake pipes corroding

travel in foot brake

Fail 30 Apr 2012 179,648 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

engine coolant below minimum

engine oil below minimum

front brake discs corroding/ worn

o/s outer cv boot perishing

rear brake discs corroding/ worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate faded/ delaminating

steel brake pipes corroding

travel in foot brake

Pass 9 Mar 2011 166,720 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 166,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r axle mounting bush splitting

slight blue smoke emitting

travel in foot brake

Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,017 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper/ valance damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2009 146,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt tensioner worn to excess

front bumper/ valance damaged

no oil on dip stick

Pass 26 Apr 2008 127,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 111,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 111,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S795 JDF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S795 JDF, 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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S795 JDF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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