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R121 VYD

1998 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,622 mi
Last recorded222,622 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 VYD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 222,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 222,622 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 216,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 216,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 209,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 209,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 209,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 208,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 207,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 205,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 200,812 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 191,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 185,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 181,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 170,510 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 157,002 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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R121 VYD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R121 VYD, 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 R121 VYD registered?

R121 VYD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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