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S830 JJB

1998 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,198 mi
Last recorded202,198 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 JJB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 202,198 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 7 Feb 2011 202,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2010 198,717 miles

Oil leak

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 192,490 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 192,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 184,244 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 184,244 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

o/s/r shock rod rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2007 178,218 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 178,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2006 167,066 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 167,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S830 JJB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S830 JJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S830 JJB registered?

S830 JJB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S830 JJB safe to buy?

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