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R179 HFM

1998 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,172 mi
Last recorded153,172 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 HFM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,172 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 144,763 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 137,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 137,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 128,921 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 128,119 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 119,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,373 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,448 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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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?

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