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R156 VLW

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,850 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,825 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,671 miles

BRACKET FOR EXHAUST REQUIRES REFFITING

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMPS LENS DISCOLOURED WILL REQUIRE CHANGING .

Fail 5 Nov 2011 90,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f tyer has side wall dammage

o/s/f lower arm bolt not enough thread through nut

Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,301 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front suspension arm top bushes split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 78,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,396 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,088 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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R156 VLW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R156 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R156 VLW registered?

R156 VLW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R156 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 VLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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