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OUI 2859

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,335 mi
Last recorded159,335 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 2859
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 159,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disces rusted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 159,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rusted brake disces

Fail 11 Oct 2010 159,265 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rusted brake disces

Pass 16 Oct 2009 153,554 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 153,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 145,557 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 146,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 138,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 127,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 127,880 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OUI 2859 is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OUI 2859, 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 OUI 2859 registered?

OUI 2859 is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OUI 2859 safe to buy?

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