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1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,968 mi
Last recorded223,968 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 USD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 223,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 223,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 215,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 215,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 208,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 200,463 miles

front to centre exhaust joint has slight blow

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner

offside track rod end has slight play

oil around rear diff

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 191,922 miles

front exhaust section repaired by paste (may require further attention soon)

Fail 3 Mar 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 185,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

ignition barrel requires attention soon

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 178,988 miles

all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust requires attention soon repaired in sevveral places

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 9 Mar 2012 173,683 miles

Oil leak

engine under-tray insecure

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2012 173,665 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine under-tray insecure

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 168,053 miles

centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

oil around rear diff

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 162,441 miles

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

front exhaust has a slight blow

oil around diff

oil leak

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2009 156,382 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2009 156,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 149,578 miles

both offside front top ball joints have slight play

exhaust held up by cable tie

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

offside front top outer ball joint inner bush becoming unbonded

several small exhaust blows

Pass 22 Mar 2007 141,312 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2007 141,295 miles

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

offside front flexy brake pipe slightly perished

rear differental leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2006 131,068 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R35 USD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R35 USD, 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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R35 USD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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