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S843 JRB

1998 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

221,450 mi
Last recorded221,450 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 JRB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 221,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 221,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 212,086 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of mixed fluid leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2018 212,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of mixed fluid leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2017 205,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 205,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 200,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted

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

Advise oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 200,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted

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

Advise oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 195,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold (4.1.E.1)

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

engine bay covers

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 190,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front wipers

Fail 1 Aug 2014 190,609 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front wipers

Pass 12 Jul 2013 186,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 186,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 181,227 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 181,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 176,114 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 176,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 171,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate slightly fadded.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 167,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly fadding.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 160,032 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate slightly detoriated

Fail 24 Jul 2008 160,032 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear number plate slightly detoriated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 158,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 154,781 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate on nearside moving.

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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S843 JRB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S843 JRB, 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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S843 JRB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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