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R655 KAW

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,228 mi
Last recorded90,228 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 KAW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 89,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,948 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

not able to record engine speed. test undertaken using rev counter in car

Fail 17 Jun 2019 78,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

not able to record engine speed. test undertaken using rev counter in car

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,264 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 73,264 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,493 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,827 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,827 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 46,068 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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R655 KAW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R655 KAW, 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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R655 KAW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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