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A6 PUE

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

187,542 mi
Last recorded187,542 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 PUE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 187,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f door hinge pins worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 170,223 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses cracked

coolant on min level

defusion to o/s beam image

differential oil leak

drivers door catching when closed

engine under tray loose

front brake disc inner faces corroded and worn

movement in o/s/f upper door pin

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2013 170,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both rear brake flexi hoses cracked

coolant on min level

defusion to o/s beam image

differential oil leak

drivers door catching when closed

engine under tray loose

front brake disc inner faces corroded and worn

movement in o/s/f upper door pin

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 169,799 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front and rear brake discs corroded/ worn

Fail 11 Mar 2013 169,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front and rear brake discs corroded/ worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 154,067 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 154,067 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn unevenly

rear brake discs worn/ corroding

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 28 Jan 2011 134,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn unevenly

rear brake discs worn/ corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 123,222 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 16 Feb 2010 123,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,415 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 104,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 85,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 81,741 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 PUE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

A6 PUE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is A6 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 PUE shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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