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S895 JGF

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

35,386 mi
Last recorded35,386 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 JGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,386 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 347,589 miles

OSF WHEEL ARCH HAS A TEMP REPAIR TO SHARP EDGES

REAR EXHAUST HAS A TEMP WELDED REPAIR TO PIPE

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 347,578 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS AND OS OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY FADED AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM BJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached OSF BOTH UPPER ARMS, BUSHES AND BALLJOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSF WHEEL ARCH HAS A TEMP REPAIR TO SHARP EDGES

REAR EXHAUST HAS A TEMP WELDED REPAIR TO PIPE

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 340,696 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Polastic sill covers, inner arch liners and underside covers fitted

OSF wing has a temp repair to sharp edges from corrosion (covered with tape)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSR tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 340,694 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values emissions not actually tested as rear silencer is currently in the boot (!), excessively smoking anyway, will require a ful emissions test upon retest, after repair (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake caliper arm is also siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine entire lower engine heavily covered in oil, although not currently dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF upper suspesnion arm bushes (and balljoints) excessively worn and large amount of movement detected, BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer is now detatched and actually in boot (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack joint also has play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OSF wing has a temp repair to sharp edges from corrosion (covered with tape)

Oil leak

Polastic sill covers, inner arch liners and underside covers fitted

Rear wiper blade u/s

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSR tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 332,450 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 332,448 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF and OSF outer casings faded affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF and OSF upper arm balljoints (and inner bushes) heavily worn (both arms on both sides!) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 325,984 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm b/js and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside heavily coated

Fail 18 Mar 2020 325,974 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF and OSF upper arms (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower arm b/js and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside heavily coated

Pass 6 Mar 2019 315,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HAD A TEMP WELDED REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR AND OSR (5.3.2 (b))

WARNING LAMP HAS BEEN COVERED OVER ON DASHBOARD , UNDERNEATH PLASTIC COVER

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 315,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH AND BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF AND OSF EDGES TOTALLY WORN AWAY (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HAD A TEMP WELDED REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSR AND OSR (5.3.2 (b))

WARNING LAMP HAS BEEN COVERED OVER ON DASHBOARD , UNDERNEATH PLASTIC COVER

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 306,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, innr bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 306,776 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, innr bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 301,511 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 294,178 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 283,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 274,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 274,302 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 266,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 266,337 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake have got very hot

Pass 20 Apr 2012 260,531 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 260,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 245,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 227,788 miles

exhaust heat sheild inscure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corrided on inner surfaces

Fail 16 Apr 2010 226,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild inscure

front brake discs corrided on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Apr 2009 207,986 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 207,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 187,555 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on limit

Fail 19 Apr 2008 187,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2006 163,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 163,792 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm on outer edge

rear brake discs becoming scored and corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2005 147,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S895 JGF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 S895 JGF, 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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S895 JGF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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