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R465 NNJ

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,634 mi
Last recorded194,634 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 NNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 194,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 181,125 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 181,125 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 173,061 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 173,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 153,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 153,784 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 140,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 140,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,408 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 122,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 112,217 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,852 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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R465 NNJ is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R465 NNJ, 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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R465 NNJ is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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