CarVerify

Free Car Check

R445 ERW

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 ERW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,169 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise change (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 116,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 116,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,200 miles

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 104,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 102,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 90,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,611 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,717 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,454 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,440 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

no brake test due to sticking n/s/r pads

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,866 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,866 miles

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,905 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all four road wheels corroded

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sills covered no check

stone chips on screen

Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sills covered no check

stone chips on screen

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,265 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outer c v boot badly cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,419 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R445 ERW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R445 ERW, 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

How do I check the history of R445 ERW?

You can check the full history of R445 ERW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R445 ERW registered?

R445 ERW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R445 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 ERW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R445 ERW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R445 ERW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.