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L3 AED

1997 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,368 mi
Last recorded170,368 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 AED
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 170,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 158,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,676 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 149,676 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 130,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 126,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,861 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,861 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,674 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,139 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 85,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,781 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 80,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,227 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 77,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,863 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 65,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 59,362 miles

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

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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L3 AED is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L3 AED, 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 L3 AED registered?

L3 AED is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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