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R371 RBY

1998 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 127,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

HID lights fitted to vehicle that has no washwipe facility for headlamps or auto leveling system fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 114,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers exterior door handle requires attention

offside track rod gaiter split

Fail 3 Jun 2011 114,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers exterior door handle requires attention

offside track rod gaiter split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,469 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam does not function first time

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 105,425 miles

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

Center stop light has a bulb not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside headlamp dipped beam does not function first time

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre is inadequately repaired

Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,589 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 90,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,387 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

bearing noise from engine area,unable to check due to covers being fitted.

front & rear brake discs slightly rusty. †

nail in nearside rear tyre. †

rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Fail 8 Jun 2006 83,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

bearing noise from engine area,unable to check due to covers being fitted.

front & rear brake discs slightly rusty. †

nail in nearside rear tyre. †

rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

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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R371 RBY is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R371 RBY, 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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R371 RBY is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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