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R502 JFD

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

355,417 mi
Last recorded355,417 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 JFD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 355,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 355,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 354,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 353,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 353,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 350,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 350,856 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 346,640 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear slight bind at wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2015 344,475 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wing in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2014 337,548 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 337,548 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 320,711 miles

bonnet/wing deteriating

both sides bottom balljoints have play

n/s/r tyre has cuts dont look to cords/wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 304,373 miles

both sides front bottom balljoints/front arms /outer bjs

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit time test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 288,923 miles

both front lower ball joints both sides have play

n/s/f c.v boot deteriating

slight free play steering rack

slight oil leak

various tyres close to limit inner/outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 273,641 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 20 Oct 2009 257,583 miles

oil leak

rear discs poor condition

various bottom balljoints have play

various tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2008 242,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all discs poor condition

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 229,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 229,461 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 212,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 212,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R502 JFD is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R502 JFD, 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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R502 JFD is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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