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S836 UKM

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 UKM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 172,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 157,150 miles

front brake disks worn

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 147,192 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 147,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on

occasional noise from offside front suspension

offside front brake hose mounting insecure at caliper end

Pass 11 Nov 2010 136,102 miles

Near side front pipe joint blowing slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2010 136,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Near side front pipe joint blowing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2009 124,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 112,176 miles

Near side front headlight faded on the lenze

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear quarter panel and rear light lenze damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 95,036 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 95,035 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,870 miles

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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S836 UKM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S836 UKM, 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 S836 UKM registered?

S836 UKM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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