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S862 KLM

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,092 mi
Last recorded119,092 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,092 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Dec 2011 112,357 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2010 106,160 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 106,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,443 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 93,323 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 87,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,758 miles

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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S862 KLM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S862 KLM, 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 S862 KLM registered?

S862 KLM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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