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A16 MLD

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MLD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,701 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 79,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,090 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,492 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,172 miles

n/siderear trye has cutin side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,590 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,768 miles

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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A16 MLD is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 MLD, 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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What year was A16 MLD registered?

A16 MLD is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A16 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 MLD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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