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S951 SAT

1998 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

312,462 mi
Last recorded312,462 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 SAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 312,462 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 312,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 295,815 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 277,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 259,890 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 259,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 253,242 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 226,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 207,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 183,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 161,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 137,581 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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S951 SAT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S951 SAT, 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 S951 SAT registered?

S951 SAT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S951 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 SAT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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