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M597 GGT

1995 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,376 mi
Last recorded146,376 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 GGT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 146,376 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2015 146,351 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine over heating

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 146,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on the deges

front brake discs worn

front exhaust joint bolts corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 136,164 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 4 Jun 2010 136,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on tread

play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 26 May 2009 127,484 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 26 May 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 120,642 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 117,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 116,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2006 108,665 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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M597 GGT is a 1995 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 M597 GGT, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M597 GGT is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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