MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,673 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers smearing view
engine oil level low
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wipers smearing view
engine oil level low
Oil leak
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both front headlamps are faded and deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ignition switch is faulty, not returning fully when turned
Knocking from underneath when pulling away
Nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Oil leak
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Oil leak
ignition switch faulty
offside front wing mirror slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Handbrake lever high
Heavy oil leak
Nearside headlight bracket broken
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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R609 JGC is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R609 JGC, 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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R609 JGC is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1997.
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