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DNZ 4050

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,530 mi
Last recorded125,530 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 4050
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,530 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 121,311 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 121,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 114,599 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 114,598 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2007 103,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

long travel on the parking brake lever

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front wing dented

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear differential oil leak

slight crease in the boot lid and rear bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2006 85,647 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 85,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise: front brake discs wearing

Advise: offside front outer wheel rim damaged

Advise: offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges, (205/55 R16 W).

Advise: small chips in windscreen

Advise: whilst conducting the lighting portion of the test, a problem arose whereby we were unable to get the rear fog lamp and dipped beam to operate for a period of time

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise: bonnet difficult to open

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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DNZ 4050 is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DNZ 4050, 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 DNZ 4050 registered?

DNZ 4050 is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is DNZ 4050 safe to buy?

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