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S807 JAL

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,032 mi
Last recorded91,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 JAL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,020 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 89,681 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front head lamp slight discolored

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

offside front head lamp slight discolored

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,295 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded from middle section

oil leak noted from diffarential

oil leak noted from engine unable to see due to plastic panles

slight binde on nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,400 miles

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre very low tread on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,400 miles

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

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

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs corroded & glazed

nearside rear tyre very low tread on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,471 miles

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front top suspension arm inner bushes solit

offside headlamp dipped beam image poor

Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,471 miles

1 element in hi-level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front top suspension arm inner bushes solit

offside headlamp dipped beam image poor

Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 78,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,238 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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S807 JAL is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S807 JAL, 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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S807 JAL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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