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R499 AWA

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

191,786 mi
Last recorded191,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 AWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 191,786 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cv joints slightly noisy

headlamps misted

rear view mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2020 188,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front cv joint worn

n/s front fog light insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2020 188,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front fog light insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2019 179,958 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 179,958 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 173,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has deep cut but not to cords cracking\perishing outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracking\perishing

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre is cracking\perishing

vehicle has numerous oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2017 170,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 168,561 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 168,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 165,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 162,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 162,776 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,870 miles

Front an rear suspension weak

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 2 Apr 2013 157,870 miles

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

Front an rear suspension weak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 2 Apr 2012 152,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 152,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 147,359 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 147,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 140,040 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 140,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 132,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 119,296 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 108,201 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 108,083 miles

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

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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R499 AWA is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R499 AWA, 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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R499 AWA is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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