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R674 EGU

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,303 mi
Last recorded70,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,303 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,449 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,449 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s balljoint gaters spilt , o/s/f balljoint worn to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,017 miles

front brake hoses perished, ABS wire insecure.

near side front indicator faded near side front headlamp cloudy, beam image scattered, air bag light on fuel filter damp, sill panels covered, near side front suspension boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,196 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,194 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

creaking noise osf suspension.exhaust fittings rusting.air bag light on.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,400 miles

os headlamp aim at lower limit.osf upper rearmost suspension arm,nsf lower rearmost suspension arm ball joimts worn to acc limit(attn req soon).exhaust joints rusting.front brake hoses perished.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os headlamp aim at lower limit.osf upper rearmost suspension arm,nsf lower rearmost suspension arm ball joimts worn to acc limit(attn req soon).exhaust joints rusting.front brake hoses perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,167 miles

front pads worn to minimum.joints on exhaust rusting.both front brake hoses perishing,both track rod ends worn to limit.

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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R674 EGU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R674 EGU, 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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R674 EGU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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