1998 Audi A6 2.4L Petrol · R580 ALC
1998 Audi A6 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1998. Recorded mileage 138,235 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R580 ALC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 138,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R580 ALC 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 (R580 ALC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R580 ALC Mileage History
- 08/06/2023123,412 mi
- 14/06/2023123,434 mi+22 mi
- 04/06/2024127,939 mi+4,505 mi
- 02/06/2025133,036 mi+5,097 mi
- 04/06/2026138,235 mi+5,199 mi
Average of roughly 4,958 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
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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- Front Multi-Link Suspension WearModerate
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- ABS Module FailureModerate
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