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A6 VNE

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,809 miles

small cracks in all tyres front discs corroded handbrake adjustment req

Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,395 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,395 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 87,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,886 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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A6 VNE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A6 VNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 VNE registered?

A6 VNE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is A6 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VNE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 VNE have outstanding finance?

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