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R749 KGJ

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

198,859 mi
Last recorded198,859 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 198,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 180,472 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 180,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 163,402 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 163,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

low oil level.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 134,280 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 127,924 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 127,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 115,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 115,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 108,117 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 108,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R749 KGJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R749 KGJ, 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 R749 KGJ registered?

R749 KGJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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