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S97 AOX

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 AOX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,172 miles

Electronic stability control system has been intentionally rendered inoperative

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear shockabsorbers are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,171 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear shockabsorbers are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 17 May 2011 105,101 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 105,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,125 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,516 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,585 miles

front antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to split/ wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 29 May 2007 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,252 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 61,252 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S97 AOX is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S97 AOX, 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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S97 AOX is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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