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HIW 5017

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,024 mi
Last recorded141,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIW 5017
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 141,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 135,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 131,021 miles

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

loose bolt in o/s gearbox mount

Pass 19 Jun 2009 127,056 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 127,019 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,659 miles

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

steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,597 miles

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

n/s of steering rack damp

Pass 25 Mar 2006 112,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 112,677 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f drive shaft bolts loose

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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HIW 5017 is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HIW 5017, 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 HIW 5017 registered?

HIW 5017 is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is HIW 5017 safe to buy?

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