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R305 RBY

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,654 mi
Last recorded146,654 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 142,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 137,770 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 137,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,579 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 132,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,410 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 126,263 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2008 126,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2007 120,712 miles

advise nearside and offside front upper suspention arm bushes starting to detereorate

Pass 15 Dec 2006 114,101 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 114,097 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 107,797 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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R305 RBY is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R305 RBY, 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 R305 RBY registered?

R305 RBY is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R305 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 RBY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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