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R173 SFJ

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 SFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 84,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,298 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,241 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn on inner faces

n/s/head lamp lens faded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,192 miles

N/S/R light lense cracked

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F CV boot perished

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R light lense cracked

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F CV boot perished

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns/rear light lens cracked

slight noise from ns/front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,126 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 60,125 miles

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

Front number plate cracked/damaged

N/S/R Position lamp lens cracked/damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,669 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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R173 SFJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R173 SFJ, 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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R173 SFJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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