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R531 JWT

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,095 mi
Last recorded158,095 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 JWT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 158,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 158,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 153,567 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 153,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 148,877 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 138,285 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 131,295 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 127,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 127,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 120,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,690 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R531 JWT is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R531 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 R531 JWT registered?

R531 JWT is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R531 JWT safe to buy?

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