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R668 KAF

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,274 mi
Last recorded154,274 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 KAF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 154,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 141,472 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 141,472 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 128,538 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 128,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2006 120,907 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 120,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 92,369 miles

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

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

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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R668 KAF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R668 KAF, 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 R668 KAF registered?

R668 KAF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R668 KAF safe to buy?

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