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R34 VLN

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,620 mi
Last recorded139,620 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 VLN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 139,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 135,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 135,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 128,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 121,009 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 121,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 113,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 107,358 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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R34 VLN is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R34 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R34 VLN registered?

R34 VLN is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R34 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 VLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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