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H5 BLE

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,053 mi
Last recorded187,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 BLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 187,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 169,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 169,905 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 158,144 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 147,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

adv front and rear discs worn slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2006 147,859 miles

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

adv front and rear discs worn slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2005 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.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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H5 BLE 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 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 H5 BLE, 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 H5 BLE registered?

H5 BLE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H5 BLE safe to buy?

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