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S824 VWE

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,424 mi
Last recorded199,424 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 VWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 199,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 193,144 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

nearside door handle could with attention;will not return]

offside front tyre tread just legal

some flutuating on offside front brake

tailgate will not open

Fail 12 Apr 2019 193,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

nearside door handle could with attention;will not return]

offside front tyre tread just legal

some flutuating on offside front brake

tailgate will not open

Pass 11 Apr 2018 188,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 182,028 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 182,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 175,025 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 175,025 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 167,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 167,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 159,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 154,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 154,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 148,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 138,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 113,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 167,977 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 155,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 155,849 miles

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

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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S824 VWE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S824 VWE, 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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S824 VWE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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