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S827 SLB

1998 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,360 mi
Last recorded114,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 SLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,360 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON LOWER FRONT ARM

Fail 27 Jan 2015 114,360 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT ON LOWER FRONT ARM

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,753 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,828 miles

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 26 Jan 2010 92,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 92,626 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 87,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 83,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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S827 SLB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S827 SLB, 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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S827 SLB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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