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R98 ENH

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

196,160 mi
Last recorded196,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 ENH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 196,160 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 196,160 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 182,952 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 182,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 169,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 148,047 miles

Oil leak

grease around offside cv boot

Fail 17 Jan 2008 148,009 miles

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

Oil leak

grease around offside cv boot

Pass 18 Jan 2007 131,313 miles

inbalance on front brakes

Fail 11 Jan 2007 131,159 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)

imbalance on front brakes

wear on discs and pads

Pass 12 Jan 2006 113,715 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 113,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R98 ENH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,271 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 R98 ENH, 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 29 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 R98 ENH registered?

R98 ENH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R98 ENH safe to buy?

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