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R46 DNE

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,711 mi
Last recorded116,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 DNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 116,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 116,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 156,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 140,201 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 119,944 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 119,944 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2005 108,947 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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R46 DNE is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R46 DNE, 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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What year was R46 DNE registered?

R46 DNE is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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