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R6 RAP

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,581 mi
Last recorded179,581 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 RAP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 179,581 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 179,581 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 175,801 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 13 Dec 2010 175,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2009 159,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 159,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,621 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 145,621 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s rear tyre age cracks.advise o/s front door mirror ,condition of outer case,

Pass 19 Dec 2007 136,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 121,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o/s front door mirror housing. advise condition of rear no.plate.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 121,146 miles

advise o/s front door mirror housing. advise condition of rear no.plate.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 101,423 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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R6 RAP is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R6 RAP, 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 R6 RAP registered?

R6 RAP is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R6 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 RAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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