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R132 YBW

1998 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,464 mi
Last recorded166,464 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 166,464 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 166,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 165,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 164,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 162,815 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 161,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 160,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 160,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 158,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 157,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 157,183 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 154,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 152,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 151,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 149,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 146,561 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 146,561 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 144,105 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 25 May 2012 144,105 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 25 May 2011 141,991 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 140,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 137,311 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 137,299 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 136,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 136,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 133,618 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 May 2006 129,356 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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R132 YBW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R132 YBW, 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 R132 YBW registered?

R132 YBW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R132 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 YBW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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