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R249 SLD

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,878 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,954 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 89,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 121,409 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 121,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R249 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R249 SLD, 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 R249 SLD registered?

R249 SLD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R249 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 SLD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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