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A6 EDX

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,001 mi
Last recorded219,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 EDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 219,001 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 210,450 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 1 May 2012 203,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 180,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 169,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 169,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 155,032 miles

ABS cuts in under light braking

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r fog inop

rear bump stops split

Fail 28 Apr 2008 155,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

ABS cuts in under light braking

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r fog inop

rear bump stops split

Pass 5 May 2007 151,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 139,239 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 139,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front flexi hoses showing fatigue.

n/s/front tyre approaching limits.

n/s/rear tyre nail in tread and approaching limits.

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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A6 EDX is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A6 EDX, 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 A6 EDX registered?

A6 EDX is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is A6 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 EDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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