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R46 GBW

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,265 mi
Last recorded114,265 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 114,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 114,259 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,320 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 105,288 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 92,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 94,860 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 GBW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R46 GBW, 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 GBW registered?

R46 GBW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R46 GBW safe to buy?

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