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A6 XDJ

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,169 mi
Last recorded159,169 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 159,169 miles

alarm fault

engine oil level on min/also engine oil leaks

headlamp glasses poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2010 159,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

alarm fault

engine oil level on min/also engine oil leaks

headlamp glasses poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 153,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 153,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 145,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head light lenses scratched/starring

o/s/f fog light lens crackrd/broken

oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2007 131,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

oil leaks

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2007 131,246 miles

o/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

oil leaks

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Sep 2006 120,352 miles

exhaust system rusty

head light adjusters broken

o/s/f fog light lens cracked/broken

rear diff weeping oil

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 XDJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A6 XDJ, 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

How do I check the history of A6 XDJ?

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What year was A6 XDJ registered?

A6 XDJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is A6 XDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XDJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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