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R209 DGV

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 DGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 164,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear suspension arms and links plus sub frame coverd in surface rust

Fail 24 Apr 2018 164,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear suspension arms and links plus sub frame coverd in surface rust

Pass 5 May 2017 136,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 136,426 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 162,411 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 160,605 miles

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

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

surface corrision underneath vehicle general condiction

Fail 9 Feb 2016 160,605 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

surface corrision underneath vehicle general condiction

Pass 19 Feb 2015 158,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 158,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 158,314 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,091 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter & connections corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2013 158,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

fuel filter & connections corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 154,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 151,862 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 148,575 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 148,575 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyras wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2009 140,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 140,900 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 139,684 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,483 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 125,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 112,334 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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R209 DGV is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 R209 DGV, 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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R209 DGV is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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