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N4 RYU

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 113,290 miles

both front suspension arms inner bushes started to split

brake pad warning light on

n/s wiper blade loose on clip

n/s/r axle mounting bush started to separate +develop slight movement

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread + worn to 2mm [205/60/15v]

o/s washer partly inop

slight rattle inside exhaust?

unable to check front underside properly due to cover

water pump drive belt loose

wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2009 109,384 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

n/s/f track control arm inner bush started to split

n/s/r axle mounting bush started to split

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [205/60/15v]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 24 Sep 2009 109,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light staying on

n/s/f track control arm inner bush started to split

n/s/r axle mounting bush started to split

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [205/60/15v]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008
Fail 26 Aug 2008

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

left and right front flexible hoses getting perished

Pass 31 Aug 2007

left and right front flexible hoses getting perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,344 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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N4 RYU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N4 RYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 RYU registered?

N4 RYU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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