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A6 XTY

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,814 mi
Last recorded198,814 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XTY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 198,814 miles

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

rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 177,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre wearing close to legal minimum

plastic outer sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s

Fail 7 Aug 2010 176,880 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre wearing close to legal minimum

plastic outer sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s

Pass 7 Sep 2009 165,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 151,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 135,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 127,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 127,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 XTY is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 XTY registered?

A6 XTY is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A6 XTY safe to buy?

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