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R604 FFL

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

237,327 mi
Last recorded237,327 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 FFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2014 237,327 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriorating

N/s/front headlamp poor output

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 237,327 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriorating

N/s/front headlamp poor output

Pass 30 Nov 2013 228,542 miles

Exhaust middle box deteriorating

Front headlamps poor output

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 228,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust middle box deteriorating

Front headlamps poor output

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 221,641 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 214,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 214,170 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 205,002 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 205,002 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 179,921 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit 1.6mnm

Pass 8 Nov 2008 176,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 176,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 169,182 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 159,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

both front brake hoses to perish

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear silencer baffles noisy/loose

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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R604 FFL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R604 FFL, 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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R604 FFL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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