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R178 MBF

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 144,797 miles

offside rear view mirror glass cracked, replacement is recommended

windscreen wiperblades worn, replacements are recommended

Fail 16 Jul 2008 143,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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)

front wiperblades worn, replacements are recommended

offside rear view mirror glass cracked, replacement is recommended

Pass 3 Sep 2007 131,341 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 131,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2006 112,262 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished, replacements are recommended

front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

nearside front lower arm balljoint rubber split

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2005 102,646 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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R178 MBF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R178 MBF, 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 R178 MBF registered?

R178 MBF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R178 MBF safe to buy?

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