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R224 PTF

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,647 mi
Last recorded190,647 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 PTF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 190,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 190,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 182,148 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 172,772 miles

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

oil leake from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2012 172,772 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

oil leake from engine

Pass 4 Feb 2011 157,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 157,544 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 23 Feb 2010 145,231 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 145,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside headlight adjuster incomplete

Nearside headlight on lowest value

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,633 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 126,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 112,735 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screen damage

Pass 9 Jan 2008 112,735 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

screen damage

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,680 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear

Coolant level low at time of test, topped up advise customer check level daily in case of leak

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

Oil leak

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

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 PTF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R224 PTF, 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 R224 PTF registered?

R224 PTF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R224 PTF safe to buy?

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