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R225 OCF

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,091 mi
Last recorded171,091 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 OCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 171,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 171,091 miles

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 164,026 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracks to offside front tyre walls

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2011 164,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracks to offside front tyre walls

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 156,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 156,181 miles

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 150,474 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 150,474 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2006 144,816 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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R225 OCF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R225 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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R225 OCF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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