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R483 AAT

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

310,310 mi
Last recorded310,310 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 AAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 310,310 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 310,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 291,449 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 265,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 241,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2008 241,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 211,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 211,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 210,335 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 183,034 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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R483 AAT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R483 AAT, 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 R483 AAT registered?

R483 AAT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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