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G23 ROD

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,699 mi
Last recorded115,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 ROD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,699 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 22 May 2018 114,060 miles

Central Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Pass 18 May 2017 112,424 miles

all fuel lines are corroding

Fail 18 May 2017 112,424 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

all fuel lines are corroding

Pass 17 May 2016 110,520 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2015 107,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,800 miles

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

back box clamp brooken (still secure)

gear box leaking oil

Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

back box clamp brooken (still secure)

gear box leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2013 101,365 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor oil leak from gear box

Pass 17 May 2012 96,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 93,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 May 2010 89,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Transmission leaking oil

undershields fitted preventing full inspection of applicable components

Fail 20 May 2009 86,311 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,311 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 May 2008 84,488 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 84,488 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2008 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 14 May 2008 84,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2007 82,666 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 18 May 2006 79,899 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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G23 ROD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G23 ROD, 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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G23 ROD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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