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J2 RCL

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,759 mi
Last recorded150,759 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 150,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 150,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 140,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 129,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 116,290 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 116,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 104,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 102,896 miles

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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J2 RCL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J2 RCL, 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 J2 RCL registered?

J2 RCL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is J2 RCL safe to buy?

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