MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 VWO is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R162 VWO, 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 R162 VWO registered?
R162 VWO is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R162 VWO safe to buy?
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