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R515 AEY

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,848 mi
Last recorded169,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 AEY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 169,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 162,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 157,880 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 157,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 135,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 135,790 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2006 110,806 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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R515 AEY is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R515 AEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R515 AEY?

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What year was R515 AEY registered?

R515 AEY is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R515 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 AEY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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