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R335 TJU

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 TJU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,913 miles

near/side rear brake has a light misting of oil

rear number plate

Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 47,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,656 miles

inner and outer sidewalls of n/s/r tyre cracking and perished

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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R335 TJU is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R335 TJU, 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 R335 TJU registered?

R335 TJU is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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