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R657 CTU

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 CTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 155,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 155,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 144,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 134,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R657 CTU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R657 CTU, 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 R657 CTU registered?

R657 CTU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R657 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 CTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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