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R861 DDX

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,632 mi
Last recorded178,632 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 DDX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 178,632 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 168,161 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 156,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 156,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 143,280 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

underbody & outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 143,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

underbody & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 131,224 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,272 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,271 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 106,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,569 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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R861 DDX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R861 DDX, 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 R861 DDX registered?

R861 DDX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R861 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 DDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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