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WAZ 5052

1998 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,449 mi
Last recorded202,449 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 5052
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 202,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 190,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Oct 2018 190,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2017 179,401 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 167,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 167,702 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 160,230 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

drivers window not working

nsr bump stop loose on shock

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Nov 2014 154,686 miles

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

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bump stops breaking up

Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,686 miles

Oil leak

rear shock absorber bump stops breaking up

Pass 22 Oct 2013 146,933 miles

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

Rear bump stops starting to perrish

Fail 19 Oct 2013 146,933 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear bump stops starting to perrish

Pass 24 Oct 2012 133,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2012 133,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr brake slightly binding

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 121,229 miles

off side front lower arm rear bush has slight movement.

rear bump stops corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,229 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front lower arm rear bush has slight movement.

rear bump stops corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,184 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 14 Oct 2010 110,184 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,442 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,771 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,860 miles

All discs lipped and corroded

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Undertrays broken - removed for safety

Fail 7 Oct 2006 67,776 miles

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

All discs lipped and corroded

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Undertrays broken - removed for safety

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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WAZ 5052 is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WAZ 5052, 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 WAZ 5052 registered?

WAZ 5052 is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WAZ 5052 safe to buy?

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