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M12 YOH

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 YOH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 117,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 113,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,788 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 111,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,079 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 104,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,724 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 101,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 101,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 87,545 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 82,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 78,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2006 73,191 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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M12 YOH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M12 YOH, 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 M12 YOH registered?

M12 YOH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is M12 YOH safe to buy?

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