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R542 LCG

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,588 mi
Last recorded64,588 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,584 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 60,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,132 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,670 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 53,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,414 miles

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

all 4 tyres are worn on the edges. will need replacing very soon.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,410 miles

front+rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

rear brakes are low.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,727 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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R542 LCG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

R542 LCG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R542 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 LCG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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