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S849 JFJ

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,251 mi
Last recorded148,251 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 JFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 148,251 miles

Nearside headlamp lens misted.

Offside headlamp lens misted.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 148,251 miles

Nearside headlamp lens misted.

Offside headlamp lens misted.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 143,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 143,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 138,137 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deterioratred

Pass 15 Oct 2011 138,137 miles

Rear registration plate deterioratred

Pass 15 Oct 2010 130,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

both rear tyre wear low.

condition of accelerator pedal.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 124,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Fail 8 Dec 2008 116,202 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

shield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems

Pass 19 Dec 2007 98,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 187,677 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 173,699 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 173,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 172,013 miles

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

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

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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S849 JFJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S849 JFJ, 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 S849 JFJ registered?

S849 JFJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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