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S84 JGF

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,354 mi
Last recorded173,354 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 JGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 173,354 miles

All front lower ball joints have slight play.

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated.

Rear number plate faded.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 173,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All front lower ball joints have slight play.

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated.

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 156,084 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting weak.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and low on tread.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 148,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear discs are worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre is distorting

Fail 19 Nov 2011 148,069 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear discs are worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre is distorting

Pass 15 Nov 2010 138,656 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces..

Oil leak

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

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 138,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces..

Oil leak

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

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 130,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Poor pattern on both head lights,only just acceptable..(lens.)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 124,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r light lens damaged.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 124,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r light lens damaged.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 118,657 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front brake hoses perished / age cracking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 108,181 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 108,181 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S84 JGF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S84 JGF, 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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S84 JGF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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