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R52 LFM

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 LFM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 162,001 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 150,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 147,540 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 147,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf fog in/op

Pass 3 Sep 2008 131,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 121,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 249,992 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 249,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 238,662 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 238,662 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 214,319 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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R52 LFM is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R52 LFM, 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

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What year was R52 LFM registered?

R52 LFM is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R52 LFM safe to buy?

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