1998 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · S268 AEV
1998 Audi A6 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 129,312 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2010. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,312 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.
S268 AEV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2009
- 129,312 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.
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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S268 AEV Mileage History
- 08/11/200699,156 mi
- 10/11/200699,161 mi+5 mi
- 17/10/2007111,196 mi+12,035 mi
- 27/10/2008120,880 mi+9,684 mi
- 27/10/2008120,880 mi
- 04/11/2009129,312 mi+8,432 mi
Average of roughly 10,087 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S268 AEV 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 (S268 AEV) between November 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2009 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: Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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