MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,172 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
airbag warning light staying on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
airbag warning light staying on
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R179 HFM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R179 HFM, 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 R179 HFM registered?
R179 HFM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R179 HFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R179 HFM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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