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S797 OGF

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,533 mi
Last recorded147,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 OGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 147,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 140,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 133,995 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 133,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 126,994 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 126,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 119,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 105,608 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 105,604 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2006 96,714 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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S797 OGF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S797 OGF, 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 S797 OGF registered?

S797 OGF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 2 August 1998.

Is S797 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S797 OGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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