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R64 MJW

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,715 mi
Last recorded101,715 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 MJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,715 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 101,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 101,562 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 101,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

air bag light on

front air bags have been activated

Fail 5 Sep 2006 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on.

nearside front passenger air bag activated,cover split.

offside front drivers air bag activated,steering wheel split/damaged.

slight brake judder nearside front footbrake.

uneven wear front tyres.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 86,969 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 86,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R64 MJW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R64 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.

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What year was R64 MJW registered?

R64 MJW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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