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R162 VWO

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,222 mi
Last recorded222,222 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 VWO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 222,222 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 222,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 217,702 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 210,720 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 210,720 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 197,020 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2009 196,966 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 181,046 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 181,046 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 16,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 153,340 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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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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R162 VWO is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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