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R626 YBJ

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,777 mi
Last recorded160,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 YBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 160,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 156,230 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 156,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 155,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 154,750 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 154,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2008 151,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 143,707 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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R626 YBJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R626 YBJ, 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

How do I check the history of R626 YBJ?

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What year was R626 YBJ registered?

R626 YBJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R626 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 YBJ shows 8 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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