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A6 GCX

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,307 mi
Last recorded191,307 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GCX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 191,307 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 191,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

advise suspect n/s/f lower rear suspension arm balljoint seized advise front brake pads low advise warning light on dashboard

Pass 15 Mar 2007 177,783 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 177,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

advise rear brake discs corroded †advise exhaust centre section corroded †advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 167,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 167,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread low on edges 205/55/16 †n/s/f antiroll bar c link worn †c.v.joints worn †rear axle bushes worn †rear brake discs corroded on edges †oil leak to top off engine

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 GCX is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A6 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

A6 GCX is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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