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R511 JGC

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,485 mi
Last recorded127,485 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 JGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2009 127,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 of 10 high level brake lamp bulbs inop

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front headlamps discoloured

o/s rear tyre shows signs of possibly run flat

Pass 9 Nov 2007 111,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 99,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 89,669 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 JGC is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R511 JGC, 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 JGC registered?

R511 JGC is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R511 JGC safe to buy?

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