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R348 FMA

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,999 mi
Last recorded246,999 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 FMA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 246,999 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r body damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2010 246,595 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r body damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 227,785 miles

near side rear wing damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2007 221,839 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 221,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 200,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 200,127 miles

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

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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R348 FMA is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 R348 FMA, 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 R348 FMA registered?

R348 FMA is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R348 FMA safe to buy?

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