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R119 RGM

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

158,804 mi
Last recorded158,804 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 RGM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 158,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2013 158,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2012 156,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 156,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 153,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens craked but does not show white light

Fail 19 Dec 2011 153,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r light lens craked but does not show white light

Pass 7 Dec 2010 146,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 146,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 137,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,830 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2008 122,829 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 109,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 102,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 102,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2006 87,461 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R119 RGM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R119 RGM, 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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R119 RGM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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