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R262 GBW

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,578 mi
Last recorded168,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 168,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 151,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 151,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 141,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 141,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 129,970 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 129,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 126,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2007 126,194 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,546 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,546 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 108,710 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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R262 GBW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R262 GBW, 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 R262 GBW registered?

R262 GBW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R262 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 GBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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