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R201 BPV

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 BPV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 135,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 133,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 133,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 131,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 128,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 126,321 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 123,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 May 2017 123,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2016 120,184 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 120,184 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 116,378 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 111,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 107,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 107,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 102,235 miles

Clip on offside seat belt at B piller

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 102,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Clip on offside seat belt at B piller

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 97,681 miles

less than 50% high level stop lights not working.

Fail 27 May 2011 97,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

less than 50% high level stop lights not working.

Pass 19 May 2010 92,480 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn down and losing shape

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre deteriating

Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre deteriating

Pass 20 May 2008 80,398 miles

plastic sill covers,engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 73,462 miles

Siil covers fitted . †Engine top and bottom covers fitted . †Front brake hoses starting to deteriating .

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,567 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 67,567 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine top and bottom shields also rear shields fitted .

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 59,136 miles

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

engine shields fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge o/s/r slightly out of shape

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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R201 BPV is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R201 BPV, 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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R201 BPV is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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