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R469 JPE

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,328 mi
Last recorded145,328 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 JPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 145,328 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 15 Nov 2017 145,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2016 141,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 141,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 137,405 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 137,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,231 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 132,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 127,878 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 127,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2012 122,682 miles

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Dec 2012 122,664 miles

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

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

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Dec 2011 118,457 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 118,440 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,307 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2009 111,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 23 Dec 2008 107,344 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 107,312 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,709 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 94,465 miles

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

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

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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R469 JPE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R469 JPE, 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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R469 JPE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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