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R433 OJB

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,584 mi
Last recorded179,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 179,584 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 165,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 11 Jun 2011 145,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,923 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- POOR DIP BEAM IMAGE

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 143,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

STRONG ADVISE:- POOR DIP BEAM IMAGE

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 139,359 miles

front tyres slight worn on edges

headlamps slight faded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 139,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres slight worn on edges

headlamps slight faded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 127,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,211 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 111,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,206 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 96,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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R433 OJB is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R433 OJB, 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 R433 OJB registered?

R433 OJB is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R433 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 OJB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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