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S852 SDT

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,959 mi
Last recorded132,959 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 132,959 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 132,958 miles

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

n/s front seat belt slightly sticking on retraction

Pass 18 Jan 2007 128,632 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 71,217 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 125,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 125,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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S852 SDT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S852 SDT, 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 S852 SDT registered?

S852 SDT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S852 SDT safe to buy?

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