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R362 ALH

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 ALH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,521 miles

off side track rod end play nearly excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2011 11,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 106,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 92,689 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 92,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,140 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32 No 531525617184

Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,140 miles

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

(5) Offside front top rear suspension arm bush worn close to limit.

(6) Both front bottom front suspension joints worn slightly.

(7) Both outer drive shaft gaters cracked slightly.

(7) Nearside front anti roll bar link worn slightly.

(7) Nearside front top rear suspension arm bush worn slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,519 miles

(6) Offside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit. 2mm

(7) Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit. 3mm

(9) Nearside front anti roll bar link arm slightly worn.

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

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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R362 ALH is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R362 ALH, 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 R362 ALH registered?

R362 ALH is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R362 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 ALH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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