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R47 MBF

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,764 mi
Last recorded166,764 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 166,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 166,764 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 158,714 miles

both head lamp light output low

nearside front brake hose perished

Fail 21 Dec 2010 158,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head lamp light output low

nearside front brake hose perished

Pass 2 Dec 2009 144,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 140,116 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 140,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 136,309 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 136,309 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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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R47 MBF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R47 MBF, 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 R47 MBF registered?

R47 MBF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R47 MBF safe to buy?

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