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R419 NRE

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,286 mi
Last recorded161,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 NRE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 161,286 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 154,154 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 154,154 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam images are poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 146,245 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 145,807 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 144,756 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,108 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 140,013 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 139,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 134,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 133,104 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edges

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack boot

Pass 25 Jul 2013 131,616 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 131,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 127,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 124,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 120,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,773 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 118,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,306 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 116,306 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 112,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 112,616 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R419 NRE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R419 NRE, 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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R419 NRE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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