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S904 VYC

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,920 mi
Last recorded172,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 172,920 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bonnet strut faulty

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 172,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bonnet strut faulty

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 167,801 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 167,801 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 161,982 miles

bonnet dampers worn

front reg plate damage

nearside front indicator discoloured

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

oil leak

various body damage

Fail 6 Aug 2013 161,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet dampers worn

front reg plate damage

nearside front indicator discoloured

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 3 Aug 2012 156,468 miles

both front headlamp lens deteriorating and hazey

centre brake light partially works

front reg plate damage

oil cooler shows signs of coolant leak

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

timing belt due

Fail 24 Jul 2012 156,460 miles

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

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

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

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

both front windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both headlamps deteriorated but light output not severely reduced (borderline)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2012 156,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front headlamp lens deteriorating and hazey

centre brake light partially works

front reg plate damage

oil cooler shows signs of coolant leak

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

timing belt due

Pass 9 Jul 2011 149,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 149,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 142,046 miles

both front headlamps hazey

centre brake light partially works

front reg plate cracked

large oil leak and signs of a coolant leak above oil filter

offside headlamp aim adjuster worn aim temporarily pushed up within limits

Fail 26 Jun 2010 142,046 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front headlamps hazey

centre brake light partially works

front reg plate cracked

large oil leak and signs of a coolant leak above oil filter

offside headlamp aim adjuster worn aim temporarily pushed up within limits

Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 128,153 miles

Front exhaust downpipe flexy joint deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2008 128,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust downpipe flexy joint deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2007 120,556 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 112,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 112,534 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 103,592 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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S904 VYC is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S904 VYC, 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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S904 VYC is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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