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R533 LNK

1998 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,437 mi
Last recorded136,437 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 LNK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 136,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,609 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 132,068 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 129,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 128,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,881 miles

Both Front Tyres perished & splitting in tread

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,002 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 119,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,469 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,541 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,481 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,431 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 107,431 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,450 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 103,450 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 98,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,953 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 94,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,709 miles

both front flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2005 86,876 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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R533 LNK is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R533 LNK, 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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R533 LNK is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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