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R450 LGJ

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,952 mi
Last recorded98,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 LGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,952 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,020 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 97,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 90,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 87,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,633 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,249 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,054 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,314 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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R450 LGJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R450 LGJ, 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 R450 LGJ registered?

R450 LGJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R450 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 LGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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