1998 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · R980 LJK
1998 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 180,426 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R980 LJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 180,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R980 LJK Mileage History
- 02/12/2022175,003 mi
- 20/11/2023175,947 mi+944 mi
- 28/11/2023175,969 mi+22 mi
- 12/12/2024178,183 mi+2,214 mi
- 22/12/2025180,426 mi+2,243 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R980 LJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A6 (R980 LJK) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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