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R586 WFL

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,663 mi
Last recorded142,663 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 WFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2013 142,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2013 142,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 114,591 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,772 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 109,772 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 98,044 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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R586 WFL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R586 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 R586 WFL registered?

R586 WFL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R586 WFL safe to buy?

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