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S986 KFP

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

269,442 mi
Last recorded269,442 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 KFP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 269,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 250,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 233,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 233,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 217,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 217,493 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 208,393 miles

Both headlamps poor output but acceptable

temporary repair on n/s rear lamp unit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 194,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 194,647 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipes along underside of body badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 178,862 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 178,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 158,355 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 158,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 145,583 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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S986 KFP is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S986 KFP, 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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What year was S986 KFP registered?

S986 KFP is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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