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A6 UCM

1998 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,588 mi
Last recorded189,588 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UCM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 189,588 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 178,080 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 178,077 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 170,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 161,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 161,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2006 154,159 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 154,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UCM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

A6 UCM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is A6 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 UCM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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