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R240 EAD

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 EAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 128,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 128,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 83,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 81,184 miles

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

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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R240 EAD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R240 EAD, 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 R240 EAD registered?

R240 EAD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R240 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 EAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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