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R546 WFL

1997 Audi A6

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 WFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 157,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 157,396 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 157,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight wear in all four brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2008 147,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 140,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 127,738 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 123,509 miles

n/s/r slight play in wheel bearing

n/s/r trye slight lump/indentation at internal join

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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R546 WFL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Brown with a 1,781cc 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 R546 WFL, 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 R546 WFL registered?

R546 WFL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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