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B20 FEB

1998 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,184 mi
Last recorded67,184 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 FEB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front exhaust flexi joint's deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,177 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,177 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,689 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,618 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,991 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,991 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,663 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,105 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,002 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,672 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,672 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,629 miles

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

front brake pad wear indicator illuminated

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,414 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 64,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,201 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 63,195 miles

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

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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B20 FEB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B20 FEB, 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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B20 FEB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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