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S890 APJ

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,004 mi
Last recorded179,004 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 APJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 179,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear inner edge wear

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

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracked but not to cords

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 179,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear inner edge wear

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

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracked but not to cords

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 170,540 miles

Both front and rear brakes ahve slight imbalance

Brake pad warning light is on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 170,540 miles

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

Both front and rear brakes ahve slight imbalance

Brake pad warning light is on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 166,782 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad light on

insp light on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 166,782 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad light on

insp light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 159,900 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

insp light on

Fail 9 Jan 2013 159,900 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

insp light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 152,715 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 152,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,504 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 126,504 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 112,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 100,309 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 100,309 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 77,393 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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S890 APJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S890 APJ, 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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S890 APJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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