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S883 KGA

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

213,648 mi
Last recorded213,648 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 KGA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 213,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 213,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 208,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 208,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 206,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 206,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 204,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 204,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 201,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe at filter has slight corrosion and signs of leaking

various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 198,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 198,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 193,682 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 189,805 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 185,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 180,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 176,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 172,289 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 172,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 167,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 162,977 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 162,977 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 150,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 137,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 120,334 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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S883 KGA is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S883 KGA, 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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S883 KGA is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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