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R588 YNV

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,487 mi
Last recorded127,487 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 YNV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 118,065 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the edge

splits in front wiper blades

Pass 8 Jul 2006 113,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 113,865 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R588 YNV is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R588 YNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R588 YNV registered?

R588 YNV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R588 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 YNV shows 4 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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