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H15 ETB

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,605 mi
Last recorded12,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 ETB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 12,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Engine overheated during emissions test. Coolant level is now low.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 7,815 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished

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

O/S/F tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished

Fail 23 Aug 2013 7,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished

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

O/S/F tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 3,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 1,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,418 miles

nearside front tyre cracking around tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,455 miles

4 x tyres cracking between tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,415 miles

left front tyre tread worn on edge

windscreen damaged

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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H15 ETB is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H15 ETB, 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 H15 ETB registered?

H15 ETB is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H15 ETB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 ETB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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