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R171 GNV

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,759 mi
Last recorded138,759 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 GNV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2010 138,759 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 131,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 126,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 117,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R171 GNV is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R171 GNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R171 GNV registered?

R171 GNV is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R171 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 GNV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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