MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
body corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Both rear discs badly corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear discs badly corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front discs badly corroded
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
chips in screen
condensation in offside headlamp
sleeve on offside rear shock absorber missing
wear on discs and pads
wear on rear tyres
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
chips in screen
condensation in offside headlamp
sleeve on offside rear shock absorber missing
wear on discs and pads
wear on rear tyres
Oil leak
wear o suspension and bushes
Nearside Front Upper 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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R462 PFJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R462 PFJ, 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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R462 PFJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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