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R43 TGM

1998 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,237 mi
Last recorded168,237 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 168,237 miles

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

engine cover

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 168,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine cover

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre below 3.mm

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 155,862 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 155,862 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 155,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 154,725 miles

1,Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 149,394 miles

1,Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

2,Adviseable to replace nearside front wiper blade.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 142,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 137,111 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 136,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 128,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,907 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 114,785 miles

1,Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

2,Suspect nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 109,266 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 104,291 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 104,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R43 TGM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Gold with a 2,393cc 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 TGM, 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 TGM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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