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S965 DAB

1998 Audi A6

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

175,493 mi
Last recorded175,493 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 175,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 171,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 163,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 158,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 154,676 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 147,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 137,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 137,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 128,530 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 122,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 114,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 110,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,644 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,564 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 90,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 86,379 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 82,372 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 77,913 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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S965 DAB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S965 DAB, 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

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What year was S965 DAB registered?

S965 DAB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S965 DAB safe to buy?

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