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R867 SER

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

192,660 mi
Last recorded192,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 SER
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 192,660 miles

air bag light on

both rear s/absorber dust covers missing

n/s front top rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriated

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight blow on n/s front exhaust pipe

Fail 24 Jul 2012 192,660 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

both rear s/absorber dust covers missing

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s front top rear suspension arm bush slightly deteriated

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

slight blow on n/s front exhaust pipe

Fail 10 Feb 2012 192,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

air bag light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear s/absorber dust covers broken

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 188,819 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2011 188,785 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 6 Apr 2010 185,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

bad oil leak on engine

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 6 Apr 2010 185,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

bad oil leak on engine

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 175,216 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

nearside fog light not working

Fail 8 Apr 2009 175,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

nearside fog light not working

Fail 27 Mar 2009 175,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

severe oil leak from engine area covering majority of vehicle underbody also exhaust which may ignite

Pass 12 Mar 2008 163,233 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers broken

Fail 10 Mar 2008 163,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers broken

Pass 13 Mar 2007 154,757 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2007 154,757 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2006 146,235 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 146,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R867 SER is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 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 R867 SER, 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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R867 SER is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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