CarVerify

Free Car Check

S957 SNC

1998 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,557 mi
Last recorded73,557 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 SNC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,557 miles

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

ns mirror broken

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

engine harsh

front pad wires broken

ns mirror broken

pad warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,203 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,439 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT "ON"

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,439 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT "ON"

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,137 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT "ON"

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,904 miles

Slight blue smoke comeing from exhaust under acceleration.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight blue smoke comeing from exhaust under acceleration.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,399 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S957 SNC is a 1998 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S957 SNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S957 SNC?

You can check the full history of S957 SNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S957 SNC registered?

S957 SNC is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S957 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S957 SNC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S957 SNC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S957 SNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.