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R114 DRJ

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,554 mi
Last recorded158,554 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 DRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 158,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 150,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 150,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2011 146,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 132,847 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 132,847 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,515 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe flexy poor

Fail 18 Apr 2009 111,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe flexy poor

Pass 26 Apr 2008 103,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 96,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside fog light not working

one bulb in high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2006 89,435 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside fog light not working

one bulb in high level brake light not working

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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R114 DRJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R114 DRJ, 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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R114 DRJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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