1998 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · R132 YBW
1998 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 166,464 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R132 YBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 166,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R132 YBW 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 (R132 YBW) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R132 YBW Mileage History
- 06/02/2023162,815 mi
- 01/02/2024164,001 mi+1,186 mi
- 10/02/2025165,321 mi+1,320 mi
- 05/02/2026166,464 mi+1,143 mi
- 05/02/2026166,464 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Multi-Link Suspension WearModerate
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- ABS Module FailureModerate
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