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R705 PSH

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,814 mi
Last recorded153,814 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 PSH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 153,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 153,770 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 136,956 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 136,824 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cardboard in engine bay

rear bump stops worn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 122,178 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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R705 PSH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R705 PSH, 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 R705 PSH registered?

R705 PSH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R705 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 PSH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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