1998 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · EHZ 5837
1998 Audi A6 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 138,498 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EHZ 5837 Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2011
- 138,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EHZ 5837 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A6 (EHZ 5837) between June 2007 and September 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
EHZ 5837 Mileage History
- 05/06/2007121,848 mi
- 02/06/2008130,152 mi+8,304 mi
- 03/06/2008130,153 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/2010132,136 mi+1,983 mi
- 27/09/2010132,136 mi
- 07/09/2011138,498 mi+6,362 mi
Average of roughly 3,910 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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