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A6 MVT

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

227,443 mi
Last recorded227,443 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 227,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 227,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 227,375 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 227,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 227,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 227,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 227,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 227,012 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 226,935 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 226,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 226,301 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 226,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 225,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 224,515 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 224,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 209,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 200,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 194,011 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 194,011 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 189,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 174,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both track rod ends robber covers split

bottom ball joint ruber cover split ns and os

Pass 23 Mar 2006 157,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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A6 MVT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A6 MVT, 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 A6 MVT registered?

A6 MVT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is A6 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 MVT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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