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R181 AKN

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,782 mi
Last recorded222,782 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 222,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 222,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 213,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 213,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 206,045 miles

advised front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and rusted .

advised front number broken but not affecting lettering

Pass 8 Jun 2015 200,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 190,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 185,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 172,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 172,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 163,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 151,379 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 139,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 139,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 130,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 121,513 miles

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

ns/rear and os/rear pads slighty worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 113,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 113,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R181 AKN is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R181 AKN, 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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R181 AKN is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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