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R542 GGK

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,079 mi
Last recorded102,079 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 GGK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,079 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 102,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,189 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R542 GGK is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R542 GGK, 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 R542 GGK registered?

R542 GGK is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R542 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 GGK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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