CarVerify

Free Car Check

S970 JPR

1998 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
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

RegistrationS970 JPR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 92,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,072 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,067 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,005 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,186 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,220 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,846 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,846 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,474 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,171 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,159 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,141 miles

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

offside front top suspension rear arm ball joint boot split + nearside front top suspension front arm ball joint boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,920 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

S970 JPR is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S970 JPR, 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 S970 JPR?

You can check the full history of S970 JPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S970 JPR registered?

S970 JPR is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S970 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 JPR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S970 JPR 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 S970 JPR. 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.