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R512 JWT

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,966 mi
Last recorded150,966 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JWT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 150,966 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 146,334 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

offside rack boot starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,684 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 141,436 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 135,139 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 132,141 miles

rear axle beam starting to corrode

slight buckling to inner rim of offside front wheel

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 24 Jul 2008 129,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 129,270 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,497 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 126,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 124,352 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 124,351 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R512 JWT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R512 JWT, 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 R512 JWT registered?

R512 JWT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R512 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 JWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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