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T251 VPU

1998 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 145,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,537 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 129,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 110,374 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,805 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 93,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,740 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit.

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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T251 VPU is a 1998 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T251 VPU, 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 T251 VPU registered?

T251 VPU is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T251 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 VPU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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