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R154 YBW

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,984 mi
Last recorded104,984 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 104,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,316 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 97,310 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 183,453 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 183,453 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 162,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 145,614 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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R154 YBW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R154 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 R154 YBW registered?

R154 YBW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R154 YBW safe to buy?

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