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R120 TLB

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 TLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,812 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,577 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded at rear end

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to fully assess condition of front underside due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,577 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded at rear end

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Unable to fully assess condition of front underside due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,108 miles

both rear tyre starting to crack

front disc worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyre starting to crack

front disc worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,235 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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R120 TLB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R120 TLB, 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 R120 TLB registered?

R120 TLB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R120 TLB safe to buy?

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