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R199 HGP

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,662 mi
Last recorded187,662 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 187,662 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 187,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 170,361 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 170,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 169,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 161,634 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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R199 HGP is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R199 HGP, 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 R199 HGP registered?

R199 HGP is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R199 HGP safe to buy?

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