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R85 VWL

1997 Audi A6

Gold Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,802 miles

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

headlight lens deteriated and slightly effecting beam pattern (both)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight lens deteriated and slightly effecting beam pattern (both)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,840 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,221 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 76,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,119 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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R85 VWL 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 75%.

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 R85 VWL, 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 R85 VWL registered?

R85 VWL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R85 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 VWL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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