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R68 UKX

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,232 mi
Last recorded157,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 UKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 157,232 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED,INNER CORDS NOT SHOWING

Fail 26 Jul 2010 157,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED,INNER CORDS NOT SHOWING

Pass 26 Aug 2009 152,958 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

Fail 26 Aug 2009 152,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

Pass 15 Aug 2008 144,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 144,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 133,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,535 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2005 114,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 114,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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R68 UKX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R68 UKX, 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 R68 UKX registered?

R68 UKX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R68 UKX safe to buy?

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