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R285 EGN

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,185 mi
Last recorded199,185 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 EGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 199,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 199,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 198,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 196,413 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 195,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 192,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 191,716 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 187,755 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 186,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 186,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 182,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 177,821 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 177,821 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 176,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 169,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 164,832 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 164,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 159,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 154,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 141,861 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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R285 EGN is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R285 EGN, 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 R285 EGN registered?

R285 EGN is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R285 EGN safe to buy?

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