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M398 VEB

1994 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,275 mi
Last recorded237,275 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 VEB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 237,275 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 237,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre - inner and outer shoulders worn

offside front tyre - inner shoulder worn

Pass 12 May 2006 223,935 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 223,935 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light staying on

rear discs corrroded

Fail 12 Aug 2005 211,166 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 211,166 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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M398 VEB is a 1994 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 145,057 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 M398 VEB, 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 32 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M398 VEB registered?

M398 VEB is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M398 VEB safe to buy?

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