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R52 PWL

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 92,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side rear tyre has very slight surface cracks

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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R52 PWL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R52 PWL, 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 R52 PWL registered?

R52 PWL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R52 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 PWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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