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R466 SGF

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,468 mi
Last recorded158,468 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 SGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 158,468 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 158,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 153,618 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 153,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,946 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 148,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 143,681 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 143,681 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 135,246 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 127,904 miles

Front and rea brake discs in very poor condition

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

Oil leak

gear box leaking oil

rear axle leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,580 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs braking surface corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2010 120,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs braking surface corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,901 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing both inner and outer edges

various engine oil leaks and gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 111,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 111,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 107,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from rear diff

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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R466 SGF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R466 SGF, 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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R466 SGF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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