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R294 YNF

1998 Audi A6

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,399 mi
Last recorded175,399 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 YNF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 175,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 171,504 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 171,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 168,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 168,729 miles

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

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 166,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 163,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 163,633 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 160,501 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 157,108 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear light lens cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2006 157,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2005 154,676 miles

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

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

nearside front wing slight body damage

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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R294 YNF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R294 YNF, 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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R294 YNF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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