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R718 HKX

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 HKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 171,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 171,906 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 165,907 miles

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2019 164,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2018 161,405 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 158,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 155,048 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,814 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear heat shield insecure-noisy

the clutch its on way out

Pass 16 Sep 2013 139,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 132,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 132,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 123,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid filed up over

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 109,545 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 103,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 95,252 miles

STRONG ADVISE - offside front external door handle difficult to open

STRONG ADVISE - offside front inner tyre wall has deep tear

both constant velocity gaiters just starting to perish

engine oil leak

offside headlamp adjuster has temporary repair - headlamp aim ok

tiny chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2007 95,250 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

STRONG ADVISE - offside front external door handle difficult to open

STRONG ADVISE - offside front inner tyre wall has deep tear

both constant velocity gaiters just starting to perish

engine oil leak

tiny chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,749 miles

advised offside front door handle a bit stiff on opening.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 82,789 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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R718 HKX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R718 HKX, 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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R718 HKX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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