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R281 RNL

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

212,932 mi
Last recorded212,932 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 RNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 212,932 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 209,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 206,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2019 195,458 miles

Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 179,383 miles

Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 179,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 179,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but reads ok (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 179,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested hid headlight set fitted to vehicle non standard no cleaning device (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but reads ok (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 160,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 151,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 142,141 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 142,141 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 121,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 100,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 100,901 miles

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,293 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,376 miles

air bag light on

unable to check wheel bolts trims fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,296 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 110,912 miles

Front 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)

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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R281 RNL is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R281 RNL, 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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R281 RNL is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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