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R138 OVJ

1998 Audi A6

Gold Lpg 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 OVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,519 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2012 240,380 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f fuel pipe clip insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2012 239,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f fuel pipe clip insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 224,537 miles

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

Off Side Front dorr will not open from outside the car without a good pull

both Near side and Off side bottom ball joints, the rubber cover has split and the joint can be seen. Little or no grease is left in these joints.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 224,537 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Off Side Front dorr will not open from outside the car without a good pull

both Near side and Off side bottom ball joints, the rubber cover has split and the joint can be seen. Little or no grease is left in these joints.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 208,491 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 208,491 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 192,094 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 177,032 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 177,032 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 159,963 miles

oil leak engine l/rob

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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R138 OVJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 2,771cc lpg 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 R138 OVJ, 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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R138 OVJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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