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R819 EAA

1997 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 EAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 171,966 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak/s

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 166,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear shock-absorbers weak

oil leak/s

rear brakes have been overheated

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 166,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear shock-absorbers weak

oil leak/s

rear brakes have been overheated

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 161,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 155,783 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front and front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

brake wear indicator light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

oil leak/s

Fail 20 Aug 2013 155,783 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front and front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

brake wear indicator light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

oil leak/s

Pass 8 Sep 2012 150,925 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 146,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 140,935 miles

headlight switch on dash feels worn when operational

ignition switch feels worn when operational

top engine cover loose

Fail 2 Sep 2010 140,933 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlight switch on dash feels worn when operational

ignition switch feels worn when operational

top engine cover loose

Pass 11 Sep 2009 134,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 134,540 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

just passed emissions test

Pass 2 Sep 2008 125,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 116,836 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 108,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 108,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R819 EAA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R819 EAA, 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 R819 EAA registered?

R819 EAA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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