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R217 RGC

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,265 mi
Last recorded68,265 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 RGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,265 miles

Nearside Damage to vehicle

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Damage to bumper

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides foremost and rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost and rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,265 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Damage to bumper

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides foremost and rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides foremost and rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Damage to vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,222 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 44,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,883 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,881 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 41,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 38,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,382 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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R217 RGC is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R217 RGC, 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 R217 RGC registered?

R217 RGC is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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