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S829 LGF

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,375 mi
Last recorded223,375 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 223,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 216,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

battery discharged

slight oil leak

wear in upper front suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2011 216,920 miles

air bag light on

battery discharged

slight oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wear in upper front suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2011 216,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air bag warning light on

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

Oil leak

centre rear brake lamps not all working but more than 50%

Pass 13 Aug 2010 202,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 202,568 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 192,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 181,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 181,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight play in front suspension and shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 172,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 172,427 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 162,958 miles

both front tyres on legal minimum

both suspension front back top arm bushes perished

nearside rear tyre approaching legal minimum

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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S829 LGF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S829 LGF, 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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S829 LGF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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