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S998 ASG

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc

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Valid

Expires29 May 2027

Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)

Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

202,919 mi

Last recorded202,919 miles

Recorded on21 May 2026

Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 ASG

MakeAudi

ModelA6

Year1998

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail

Pass 21 May 2026 202,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 199,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 199,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2023 196,021 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished + sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2023 196,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished + sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2022 194,511 miles

both rear tyres perished

chip in screen

nearside front tyre perished + sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2022 194,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

chip in screen

nearside front tyre perished + sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2021 192,964 miles

brake pad warning light on

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2021 192,941 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad wear lamp on.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 191,701 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 23 Oct 2020 191,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 190,587 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE AND IDLE

YELLOW PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 21 Nov 2019 190,587 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

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

SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE AND IDLE

YELLOW PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 23 Sep 2019 190,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device faulty

brake warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2019 190,474 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device faulty

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2018 188,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 188,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 186,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 186,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 184,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 184,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 184,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both tyres old & perished

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 181,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 181,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 175,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 168,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

two baby seats on the rear belts

Fail 9 Jul 2013 168,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

two baby seats on the rear belts

Fail 6 Dec 2011 159,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 159,084 miles

Fail 13 Dec 2010 151,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 151,575 miles

Pass 14 Dec 2009 142,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2009 142,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 130,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front indicator dim

Fail 24 Nov 2008 130,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front indicator dim

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,550 miles

Pass 19 May 2006 102,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S998 ASG is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 S998 ASG, 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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S998 ASG is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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