1998 Audi A6 2.8L Petrol · S578 KBA
1998 Audi A6 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11/12/1998. Recorded mileage 150,244 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2771cc
S578 KBA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2021
- 150,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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S578 KBA Mileage History
- 11/01/200673,887 mi
- 10/01/200785,006 mi+11,119 mi
- 14/01/200893,166 mi+8,160 mi
- 07/01/2009102,554 mi+9,388 mi
- 07/01/2009102,554 mi
- 19/01/2010111,294 mi+8,740 mi
- 22/01/2010111,294 mi
- 07/01/2011119,248 mi+7,954 mi
- 26/01/2012122,427 mi+3,179 mi
- 24/01/2013125,965 mi+3,538 mi
- 25/02/2014129,828 mi+3,863 mi
- 26/02/201466,266 mi-63,562 mi
- 12/03/2015134,100 mi+67,834 mi
- 12/08/2016140,182 mi+6,082 mi
- 12/08/2016140,182 mi
- 13/09/2017144,778 mi+4,596 mi
- 08/08/2018146,556 mi+1,778 mi
- 12/09/2019149,057 mi+2,501 mi
- 13/09/2019149,064 mi+7 mi
- 30/06/2020149,609 mi+545 mi
- 06/07/2021150,178 mi+569 mi
- 08/09/2021150,199 mi+21 mi
- 12/10/2021150,244 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 4,848 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S578 KBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A6 (S578 KBA) between January 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
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