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R420 NRE

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 NRE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 140,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 140,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 121,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 109,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 98,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 97,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 83,878 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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R420 NRE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R420 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R420 NRE registered?

R420 NRE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R420 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 NRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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