1998 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · R983 EFU
1998 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/03/1998. Recorded mileage 304,973 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 304,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R983 EFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 304,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R983 EFU Mileage History
- 22/09/2021293,625 mi
- 23/09/2021293,688 mi+63 mi
- 21/09/2022298,902 mi+5,214 mi
- 25/09/2023304,965 mi+6,063 mi
- 12/10/2023304,973 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R983 EFU 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 (R983 EFU) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened @ nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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