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R43 NAW

1998 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 NAW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,490 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly occluded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 123,490 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly occluded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,273 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front flexi exhaust outer skins slightly deteriorated

oil leak

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi exhaust outer skins slightly deteriorated

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/rear tyre wearing inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 111,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 105,519 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 105,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,805 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 94,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,056 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 88,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,598 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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R43 NAW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R43 NAW, 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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R43 NAW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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