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L15 USE

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,695 mi
Last recorded203,695 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 USE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 203,695 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2010 203,613 miles

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

Offside Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 182,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 151,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 128,674 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 128,674 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 100,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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L15 USE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L15 USE, 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 L15 USE registered?

L15 USE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is L15 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 USE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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