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S950 RAO

1998 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,098 mi
Last recorded193,098 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 RAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 193,098 miles

Front head light lense discoloured

Front wipers smear

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear fuel pipes wet of fuel,

n/s/r bump stop split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 177,801 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 177,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 190,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 176,920 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 166,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 158,584 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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S950 RAO is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S950 RAO, 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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What year was S950 RAO registered?

S950 RAO is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S950 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 RAO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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