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R63 ULU

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 119,236 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 114,840 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 114,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 106,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brakes not tested due to both sides front flexi brake hoses split.

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 ULU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ULU, 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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What year was R63 ULU registered?

R63 ULU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R63 ULU safe to buy?

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