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R224 NMR

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,466 mi
Last recorded188,466 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 NMR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 188,466 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 188,466 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 188,416 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rusted (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear rusted (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rusted (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 188,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 188,288 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 188,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 184,815 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 184,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 174,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 162,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 149,375 miles

N/S front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 30 Apr 2009 140,231 miles

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

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

n/s a o/s front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2009 140,169 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s a o/s front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 131,540 miles

Front discs slight corrosion and wear

O/S/R brake caliper slightly damp no leaks at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2007 125,450 miles

N/S/F top suspension arms very slight play

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F door handles very slightly sticky worked O.K. at time of test

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edges and very soon

Pass 24 Apr 2006 117,653 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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R224 NMR is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R224 NMR, 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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R224 NMR is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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