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R101 SNE

1998 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,175 mi
Last recorded216,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 SNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 216,175 miles

headlight glasses

o/s/f brake hose craking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 198,977 miles

n/s/f indicator & o/s side repeator fading

Fail 9 Jul 2009 198,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 182,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

ignition barrel not springing back to correct position when engine started

Fail 27 Mar 2008 182,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

ignition barrel not springing back to correct position when engine started

Pass 26 Feb 2007 164,566 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 164,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 148,708 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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R101 SNE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc 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 R101 SNE, 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 R101 SNE registered?

R101 SNE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R101 SNE safe to buy?

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