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R285 RBD

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,949 mi
Last recorded213,949 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 RBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 213,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 185,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 155,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 122,962 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,611 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,495 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 32,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 29,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 26,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,181 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 15,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RBD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RBD, 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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R285 RBD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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