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M16 RBG

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,826 mi
Last recorded129,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RBG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 128,573 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 128,573 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,886 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,558 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 102,758 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,103 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,478 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,478 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,248 miles

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

slight damage to o/s+n/s/f road wheels.

slight damage top n/s/f+n/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,248 miles

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

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

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

slight damage to o/s+n/s/f road wheels.

slight damage top n/s/f+n/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,620 miles

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADING

Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,946 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

P.A.S PIPES DAMP

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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M16 RBG is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M16 RBG, 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 M16 RBG registered?

M16 RBG is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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