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R130 DRJ

1998 Audi A6

Green Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 DRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,069 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,390 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,996 miles

Oil leak

rear discs scored slightly

Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear discs scored slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,185 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 90,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Apr 2008 79,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 79,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,416 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,183 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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R130 DRJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R130 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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R130 DRJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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