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A20 VAV

1997 Audi S6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,524 mi
Last recorded123,524 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi S6126,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VAV
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 123,524 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 122,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 120,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 118,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 117,097 miles

FUEL PIPES ALONG OFFSIDE SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 113,401 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 103,118 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 103,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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A20 VAV is a 1997 Audi S6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 126,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VAV registered?

A20 VAV is a 1997 Audi S6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A20 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VAV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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