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R357 CCY

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 CCY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres are down to 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

all tyres are heavily cracked and perished

anti freeze below minimum

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

computer screen on dashboard unreadable

headlamps deteriorated

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres are down to 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

all tyres are heavily cracked and perished

anti freeze below minimum

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

computer screen on dashboard unreadable

headlamps deteriorated

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,276 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

Fail 15 Sep 2016 107,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,199 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 10,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,727 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 88,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,466 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 73,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,502 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,439 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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R357 CCY is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R357 CCY, 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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R357 CCY is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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