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M497 TJO

1994 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

169,197 mi
Last recorded169,197 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 TJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 169,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 169,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 155,883 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 155,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 155,153 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 155,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inside front brake pads very low.OS windscreen washer needs attention.

Fail 13 Jan 2006 155,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M497 TJO is a 1994 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 145,057 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 M497 TJO, 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 32 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M497 TJO registered?

M497 TJO is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 1994.

Is M497 TJO safe to buy?

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