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H7 BDM

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BDM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,250 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front and o/s front and n/s rear suspension legs corroding

rear brake discs corroded

undr vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2010 75,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,231 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,128 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,955 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 50,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 45,347 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 45,347 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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H7 BDM is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 H7 BDM, 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 H7 BDM registered?

H7 BDM is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H7 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 BDM shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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