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R504 AWA

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,823 mi
Last recorded154,823 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 AWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 154,823 miles

Major engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 140,996 miles

N/S/R Disc corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,860 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

front brakes inbalanced

front screen chipped

n/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 132,374 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn

both front upper alloy rear arms have play in ball joints and worn bushes

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

front screen chipped in more than one place

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f head lamp faded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 127,644 miles

front screen chipped

n/s/r shock leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,773 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 119,062 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 114,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 108,823 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 108,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 186,508 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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R504 AWA is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R504 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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What year was R504 AWA registered?

R504 AWA is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R504 AWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 AWA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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