MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small chip in windscreen o/s
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small chip in windscreen o/s
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small chips in windscreen on o/s
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small chips in windscreen on o/s
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs corroded
front tyres low
oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R494 YOF is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R494 YOF, 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 R494 YOF registered?
R494 YOF is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R494 YOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R494 YOF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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