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R216 PCF

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,018 mi
Last recorded197,018 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 PCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 197,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 197,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Offside Rear shock absorber has no damping effect

Pass 29 Sep 2014 194,971 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 186,176 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 186,136 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 177,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 167,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 155,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 155,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,251 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 126,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 119,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 113,647 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 106,813 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 106,813 miles

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

Noise from front of engine (Turbo).

Pass 26 Jan 2006 99,666 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 99,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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R216 PCF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R216 PCF, 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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R216 PCF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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