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R52 GWW

1998 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

148,093 mi
Last recorded148,093 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 GWW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 148,093 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 148,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 144,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008
Fail 11 Aug 2008 128,718 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,371 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 106,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 85,245 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise fuel pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,245 miles

advise fuel pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion

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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R52 GWW is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R52 GWW, 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 R52 GWW registered?

R52 GWW is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R52 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 GWW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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