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R157 YBW

1998 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,185 mi
Last recorded141,185 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 141,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 133,188 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear No plate starting to deteriate

Pass 3 Jun 2009 129,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2009

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 121,637 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 121,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 116,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 109,049 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 108,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 101,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 101,211 miles

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

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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R157 YBW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R157 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 R157 YBW registered?

R157 YBW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R157 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 YBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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