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R218 OCF

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,318 mi
Last recorded167,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 OCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 167,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 160,310 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 160,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 160,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 154,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 144,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 144,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 138,236 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads 50% left

small chips in front screen

Pass 1 Aug 2006 130,796 miles

Drivers door hard to open fromm out side handle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 130,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

drivers door hard to open from out side

offside front headlight adjuster broken

small chip in front screen

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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R218 OCF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R218 OCF, 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 R218 OCF registered?

R218 OCF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R218 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 OCF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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