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M100 AEL

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 126,706 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 126,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on outer edges.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,765 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread pattern.

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin.

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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M100 AEL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M100 AEL, 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 M100 AEL registered?

M100 AEL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is M100 AEL safe to buy?

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