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R242 ERW

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,977 mi
Last recorded117,977 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ERW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 117,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 117,802 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 106,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all discs slightly scored & edges corroding

Pass 12 May 2006 92,663 miles

windscreen craced o/s lower corner

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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R242 ERW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R242 ERW, 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 R242 ERW registered?

R242 ERW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R242 ERW safe to buy?

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