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R326 EGN

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,945 mi
Last recorded248,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 EGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 248,945 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2008 222,641 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2008 222,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 184,099 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2007 183,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2006 160,171 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 160,171 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

one light in high level brake light not working

rear number plate deteriorating

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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R326 EGN is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R326 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 R326 EGN registered?

R326 EGN is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R326 EGN safe to buy?

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