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A6 OFO

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,221 mi
Last recorded161,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OFO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 161,221 miles

Both Nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes perished

Both front wheel rims slightly bent

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both side repeter and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Center silencer outer skin deteriorated

Clutch bites high

Coolant level low

Offside rear tyre lightly perished on outer edge

Oil dampness on engine

Rear axle bushes heavely deteriorated

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Various small chips in windscreen

Wet coolant stain on offside rear of engine

Pass 12 Jun 2012 154,894 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

both front upper rear suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear beam axle forward bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2012 154,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

air bag warning lamp on

both front upper rear suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

rear beam axle forward bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in both front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 149,686 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside front outer cv boot pereshed

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside bump stop starting to peresh

Offside rear tyre heavly pereshed and split **strong advise**

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2011 149,686 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside front outer cv boot pereshed

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside bump stop starting to peresh

Offside rear tyre heavly pereshed and split **strong advise**

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 143,121 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres feathered on the inner edges and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamps and bolts in poor condition

Exhaust downpipe flexi joint deteriorated

Mid exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Nsf tyre wearing on edges

Rear axle beam bushes debonding

Rear discs slightly pitted

Slight oil weep from engine

Fail 12 Jun 2009 136,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 136,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 130,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres have small splits starting to appear on inner sidewalls

Fail 18 Apr 2008 130,166 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres have small splits starting to appear on inner sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2007 121,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 121,567 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 114,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 114,181 miles

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 OFO is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

A6 OFO is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 1998.

Is A6 OFO safe to buy?

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