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S85 TRD

1998 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,416 mi
Last recorded164,416 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 TRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 164,416 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 164,416 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 158,779 miles

Near side front C.V gaiter inner clip broken.

Off side door mirror slightly water damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 158,526 miles

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

Near side front C.V gaiter inner clip broken.

Off side door mirror slightly water damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 146,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 146,170 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 140,533 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 140,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2007 136,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,071 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 134,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S85 TRD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S85 TRD, 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 S85 TRD registered?

S85 TRD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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