MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
1.advice brake warning light staying on /flashing.
Oil leak
Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f door stiff to open from outside
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f door stiff to open from outside
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine drip tray insecure.
rear no.plate starting to fade.legal at time of test.
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R164 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R164 SLD, 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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R164 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 1998.
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