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R787 EFL

1997 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,684 mi
Last recorded123,684 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 EFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 123,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,757 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,041 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 105,040 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 98,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2007 91,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,642 miles

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

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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R787 EFL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Gold with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R787 EFL, 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 R787 EFL registered?

R787 EFL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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