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R15 PAT

1998 Audi A6

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 PAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,790 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,950 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 116,950 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,185 miles

Slight play in O/S/F suspension/steering joint

Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,129 miles

Both rear shockaborber bottom bushes slightly deteriated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear shockaborber bottom bushes slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end has slight play in rubber bush

offside front track rod end has slight play in rubber bush

windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Fail 21 Jan 2014 112,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front track rod end has slight play in rubber bush

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and on side walls

offside front track rod end has slight play in rubber bush

offside front tyre cracking in tread and on side walls

windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls show slight signs of deterioration/cracks

Fail 8 Jan 2013 111,451 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops slightly deteriorated

offside front, nearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls show slight signs of deterioration/cracks

Pass 17 Jan 2012 110,134 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

O/S/F tyre starting to perish

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

both front brake pipe flexi's slightly cracked

front number plate cracked

steering rack has slight play (O/S)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,354 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 107,354 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 105,908 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,158 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes split badly but not excessive.

offside rear and nearside rear tyres badly perished and split, but not through to the cords

Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 100,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 100,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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R15 PAT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R15 PAT, 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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R15 PAT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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