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A18 GGD

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GGD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,678 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outter wall damage

rear number plate

Fail 17 Oct 2009 91,677 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outter wall damage

rear number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2008 86,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,638 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 76,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,733 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2005 64,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2005 64,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak around gear box

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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A18 GGD is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A18 GGD, 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 A18 GGD registered?

A18 GGD is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is A18 GGD safe to buy?

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