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R430 JPC

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 JPC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch biting point high

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel light on

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perishing

o/s headlamp poor beam image

o/s/f 205/55/16-W tyre close to limit and waring on the inner edge

o/s/f upper suspensions arm bushes de-bonding

Fail 29 Aug 2013 131,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch biting point high

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel light on

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perishing

o/s headlamp poor beam image

o/s/f 205/55/16-W tyre close to limit and waring on the inner edge

o/s/f upper suspensions arm bushes de-bonding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,148 miles

both front inner wheel arch liners missing screws

clutch biting point high

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

insides of front brake brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes heavily perished and splitting

n/s/r tyre close to limit and paddled on inner edge

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

o/s/r tyre paddled on inner edge

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 123,148 miles

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

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

both front inner wheel arch liners missing screws

clutch biting point high

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroded

insides of front brake brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes heavily perished and splitting

n/s/r tyre close to limit and paddled on inner edge

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

o/s/r tyre paddled on inner edge

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,798 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam bulbs slight tint of blue

two bulbs not working in centre brake light

Fail 26 Aug 2011 117,798 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam bulbs slight tint of blue

two bulbs not working in centre brake light

Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper smeraing screen

rear number plating to delaminate

Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 103,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 103,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,932 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 88,124 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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R430 JPC is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R430 JPC, 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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R430 JPC is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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