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S86 NAL

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

202,792 mi
Last recorded202,792 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 NAL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 202,792 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 192,265 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear offside brake is rubbing slightly.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 179,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 164,883 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 164,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 150,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 136,104 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 136,104 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 114,193 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 114,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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S86 NAL is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel 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 S86 NAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S86 NAL registered?

S86 NAL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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