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R245 ERW

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,848 mi
Last recorded115,848 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 ERW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 115,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 115,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 114,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 114,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 113,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,534 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 109,751 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 109,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,349 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,364 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 94,673 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 91,005 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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R245 ERW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R245 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R245 ERW registered?

R245 ERW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R245 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 ERW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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