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A7 JTH

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JTH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,829 miles

ignition switch faulty, brake pedal noise, rear flexy ferrules rusty, multi guards fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,824 miles

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

ignition switch faulty, brake pedal noise, rear flexy ferrules rusty, multi guards fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,479 miles

O/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLT PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,791 miles

OSF lower track control arm inner bush is starting to seperate at bonding. NSR wheel bearing slight out of adjustment.

OSR tyre sidewall is cracking all the way round the tyre. OSF flexi hose is starting to crack.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,779 miles

OSR tyre outer sidewall is cracking. † †OSF flexi brake hose has hairline cracks starting. † †OSF inner track control arm mounting bush is starting to split at bonding.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,886 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 65,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

OSF wishbone in ner mounting bush starting to seperate at bonding. † †OSF flexi hose starting to crack.

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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A7 JTH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 JTH, 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 A7 JTH registered?

A7 JTH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is A7 JTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JTH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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