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S968 VKL

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,876 mi
Last recorded197,876 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 VKL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 197,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pad light on

Fail 16 Aug 2019 197,816 miles

Bumper insecure sharpe edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog light n/w

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pad light on

Pass 3 Jul 2018 189,110 miles

Oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 May 2017 177,530 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner wishbone mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 177,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint forward position (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint forward mount (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner wishbone mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 159,327 miles

Nearside Front Front upper wishbone ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 143,622 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 143,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexys in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2014 135,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexys in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2013 127,099 miles

slight lift in both front, front joints

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,984 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 117,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 102,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,589 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 65,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S968 VKL is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S968 VKL, 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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S968 VKL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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