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S872 NUG

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,028 mi
Last recorded213,028 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 NUG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 213,028 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 212,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2010 202,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 202,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 195,070 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 195,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 181,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 181,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 167,181 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 154,812 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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S872 NUG 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 60%.

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 S872 NUG, 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 S872 NUG registered?

S872 NUG is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S872 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 NUG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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