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R293 ALS

1998 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 176,869 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 169,799 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,449 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 160,340 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor cond plus slight drag at rear

Fail 28 Jul 2011 160,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs in poor cond plus slight drag at rear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 154,838 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 154,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 148,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 148,714 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 133,749 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 118,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 104,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 94,196 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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R293 ALS is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R293 ALS, 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 R293 ALS registered?

R293 ALS is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R293 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 ALS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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