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S81 KST

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,132 mi
Last recorded162,132 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 KST
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 162,132 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 162,130 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 137,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,445 miles

front and rear brake discs coroded

nearside rack gaitor deterioated

nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 8 May 2009 113,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate worn

Fail 7 May 2009 113,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate worn

Fail 23 Apr 2009 113,324 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear light lenses chiped

brake pad wear indicator on dash

front number plate chiped/cracked

handbrake travels quite high

oil leak to engine

rear number plate deteriorating

vaccum pipe on turbo wasnt on properly,slightly loose fitting clip

water leak coming from under tray area?

wishbone bushes,uppers,lowers,and anti roll link bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,423 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers sunviser broken

sat nav kit in middle of screen

steering rack gator damaged n/s

Fail 23 Apr 2008 105,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers sunviser broken

sat nav kit in middle of screen

steering rack gator damaged n/s

Fail 24 Apr 2007 87,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 163,900 miles

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

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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S81 KST is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S81 KST, 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 S81 KST registered?

S81 KST is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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