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R841 KGJ

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,219 mi
Last recorded124,219 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,219 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 124,219 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 118,140 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 102,852 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 102,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,391 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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R841 KGJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R841 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 R841 KGJ registered?

R841 KGJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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