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R511 FGJ

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,059 mi
Last recorded33,059 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 FGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 33,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,801 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres slightly perishing , slightly worn on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,577 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front tyres inner and outer shoulder cracking or perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ignition key or ignition barrel has intermittent faulty, slightly affect the operation of indicator and horn switch!!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminated, replace ASAP (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 32,577 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front tyres inner and outer shoulder cracking or perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ignition key or ignition barrel has intermittent faulty, slightly affect the operation of indicator and horn switch!!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminated, replace ASAP (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,115 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf +osf (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,343 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,494 miles

Both rear tyre side wall perish

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,142 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 17,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,064 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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R511 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R511 FGJ, 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 R511 FGJ registered?

R511 FGJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R511 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 FGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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