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A10 KET

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,210 mi
Last recorded158,210 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KET
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 158,210 miles

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

engine oil leak

some wear to rear brake discs

some wear to rear wishbones inner bushes

Fail 3 Feb 2012 158,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

engine oil leak

some wear to rear brake discs

some wear to rear wishbones inner bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2011 149,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 149,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

slight front brake judder

some wear to front suspension upper bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 142,699 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

wear to n/s/r tyre edges

Fail 25 Jan 2010 142,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake hoses perishing

wear to n/s/r tyre edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 138,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 132,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 132,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 122,788 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 122,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,920 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 108,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A10 KET is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,271 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 A10 KET, 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 29 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 KET is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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