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MHZ 4281

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,526 mi
Last recorded197,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 4281
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 197,526 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front lens deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 197,526 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front lens deteriorated (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 191,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 191,975 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 174,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 160,645 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 23 May 2014 160,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 24 May 2013 137,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 126,101 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 126,094 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 113,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 103,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MHZ 4281 is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MHZ 4281, 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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MHZ 4281 is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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