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R586 LRH

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,761 mi
Last recorded126,761 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 LRH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2016 126,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wing has tape covering corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front wing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,703 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

s,r.s.(air bag) warning lamp illuminated indicating system malfuntion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,425 miles

exhaust front pipes joining sleeve clamps broken

front brake discs badly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,385 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 95,384 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,488 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,164 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R586 LRH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R586 LRH, 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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R586 LRH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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