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R204 GBW

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,658 mi
Last recorded148,658 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 148,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 148,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 146,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak heavy oil leak underside of engine and gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps misted

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

engine oil sump damaged

gearbox rubber mounts deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads wearing thin/discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2016 146,957 miles

Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail no bolts securing the mounting (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak heavy oil leak underside of engine and gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps misted

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

engine oil sump damaged

gearbox rubber mounts deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads wearing thin/discs worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge.

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,606 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front section (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge.

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 139,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 132,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2011 117,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 117,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 111,368 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 102,189 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,707 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 77,622 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2005 68,860 miles

advise on small stonechip on nearside windscreen

advise rear number plate marked

strong advise on nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R204 GBW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R204 GBW, 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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R204 GBW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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