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R63 MJW

1997 Audi A6

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,825 mi
Last recorded127,825 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 MJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 127,825 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 127,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 126,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 116,492 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 116,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,138 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 109,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,234 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 102,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 95,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on dash

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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R63 MJW is a 1997 Audi A6 in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R63 MJW, 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 R63 MJW registered?

R63 MJW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R63 MJW safe to buy?

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