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R414 MBF

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,034 mi
Last recorded219,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 219,034 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2013 212,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 205,435 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 205,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 199,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 199,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 192,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 192,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 186,183 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 186,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 177,790 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 168,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 163,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 158,891 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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R414 MBF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R414 MBF, 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 R414 MBF registered?

R414 MBF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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