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R159 OCD

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,019 mi
Last recorded211,019 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 OCD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 211,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 194,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 177,657 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 177,566 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 160,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 147,135 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

very bad oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Feb 2008 146,959 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2007 131,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 131,208 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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R159 OCD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R159 OCD, 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 R159 OCD registered?

R159 OCD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R159 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 OCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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