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ExpiredMileage
99,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre has dsamage on side wall
offside rear tyre has curb damage and screw in tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear brake discs in very poor condition
engin oil leak
nearside rear tyre has damage on sidewall
offside reare tyre has curb damage and screw in tread
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all 4 alloy wheels badly curb damaged
offside rear brake disc badly corroded not affecting brake efforts
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all 4 alloy wheels badly curb damaged
offside rear brake disc badly corroded not affecting brake efforts
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front head lamp lenses slightly opake not affecting lamp patterns at time of test
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
offside rear brake disc corroded
slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front head lamp lenses slightly opake not affecting lamp patterns at time of test
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
offside rear brake disc corroded
slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link
Oil leak
both front headlamps slight discolouration
nearside front tyre slight side wall damage
nearside front wheel rim slight damage inside edge
nearside rear tyre inside edge worn very low
offside front tyre slight sidewall damage
slight discolouration rear number plate
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both front headlamps slight discolouration
nearside front tyre slight side wall damage
nearside front wheel rim slight damage inside edge
nearside rear tyre inside edge worn very low
offside front tyre slight sidewall damage
slight discolouration rear number plate
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)
o/side front head light condensation in glass aim and patten ok
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
o/side front head light condestion in
front and rear plates slightily fadded
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R451 XKM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R451 XKM, 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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R451 XKM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 1998.
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