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R442 ECG

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,918 mi
Last recorded170,918 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 ECG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 170,918 miles

front wings rusty

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2012 165,624 miles

Accelerator has no friction material on.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/F Lower arm rear bush slightly split but no excessive play.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 165,692 miles

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

Accelerator has no friction material on.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/F Lower arm rear bush slightly split but no excessive play.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 160,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 154,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 149,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 141,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 132,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 132,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 124,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 115,328 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 114,733 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight imbalance on front brakes 23%

warning light displayed on dash board

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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R442 ECG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R442 ECG, 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 R442 ECG registered?

R442 ECG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R442 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 ECG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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