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R146 VWN

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

295,076 mi
Last recorded295,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 VWN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 295,076 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 295,004 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jun 2016 286,375 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 275,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 262,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 251,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 237,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 227,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 216,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 202,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 189,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 177,944 miles

rear numberplate backing separating

Pass 12 Jun 2006 164,219 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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R146 VWN is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R146 VWN, 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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R146 VWN is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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