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R334 KKO

1998 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,141 mi
Last recorded249,141 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 KKO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 249,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 233,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both front wiper blades starting to smeer screen slightly

brake fluid over filled

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 233,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both front wiper blades starting to smeer screen slightly

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 223,351 miles

Brake warning light ON on dash display

Front discs corroded

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror secured by use of tape

oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2012 223,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake warning light ON on dash display

Front discs corroded

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror secured by use of tape

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2011 231,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 231,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all four shocks weak

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front tyres bald on edge

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2010 202,999 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2010 202,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2009 194,102 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 180,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 169,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 145,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 137,215 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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R334 KKO is a 1998 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc 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 R334 KKO, 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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R334 KKO is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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