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S835 HGC

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,571 mi
Last recorded186,571 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 186,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 181,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 181,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 168,761 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 154,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 143,390 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 142,290 miles

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

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

oil level low

windscreen washer low

Pass 19 Dec 2008 125,617 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 125,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,478 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 106,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 92,978 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2006 91,087 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 91,087 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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S835 HGC is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S835 HGC, 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 S835 HGC registered?

S835 HGC is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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