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R855 YRT

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 YRT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 160,850 miles

front discs corroded and wearing

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2014 154,011 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 154,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 145,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 145,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 135,779 miles

drivers door difficult to open

o/s front c.v boot perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 135,779 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers door difficult to open

o/s front c.v boot perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 127,132 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 127,132 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 117,854 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 117,844 miles

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

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 86,046 miles

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

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

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

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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R855 YRT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R855 YRT, 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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R855 YRT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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