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R463 KAB

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,597 mi
Last recorded165,597 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 KAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 165,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

Fail 27 Jul 2013 165,597 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slightly deterioated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 165,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 162,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 158,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 156,174 miles

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

n/s track rod end boot split

Fail 15 Jan 2009 156,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s track rod end boot split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 152,879 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 152,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 148,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 144,331 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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R463 KAB is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R463 KAB, 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 R463 KAB registered?

R463 KAB is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R463 KAB safe to buy?

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