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R634 VJO

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,803 mi
Last recorded132,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 132,803 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 132,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 124,930 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 124,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 120,401 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 120,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs pitted

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,965 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,546 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 104,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 97,531 miles

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

both rear tyres slight worn iner edge

Fail 27 Dec 2007 97,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slight worn iner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 76,385 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 74,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

N/s c/v boot is perished †

N/s/f tyre low on pressure †

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit †

N/s/r wheel arch is damaged

Sills are covered †

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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R634 VJO is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R634 VJO, 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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R634 VJO is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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