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R193 XMS

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,935 mi
Last recorded166,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 XMS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 166,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 165,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 159,097 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 May 2010 159,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 153,650 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 148,960 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 144,661 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 138,647 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R193 XMS is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R193 XMS, 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 R193 XMS registered?

R193 XMS is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R193 XMS safe to buy?

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