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OAZ 1143

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,523 mi
Last recorded172,523 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 1143
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 172,523 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp becoming corroded

subframe mounts becoming worn

Fail 20 Nov 2010 172,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust clamp becoming corroded

subframe mounts becoming worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 164,016 miles

both front brake disc worn

both front lower arm rear bushes perrised

both rear shocks very rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

stone chip in screen

Fail 5 Jun 2009 164,010 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

stone chip in screen

both front brake disc worn

both front lower arm rear bushes perrised

both rear shocks very rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 161,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear flexi hose unions becoming corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 159,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 159,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 153,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

fuel pipes becoming corroded

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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OAZ 1143 is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green 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 OAZ 1143, 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 OAZ 1143 registered?

OAZ 1143 is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 1143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 1143 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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