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R874 JUB

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 JUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 142,910 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 142,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 137,224 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 137,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,494 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 122,490 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 112,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 101,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 83,144 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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R874 JUB is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R874 JUB, 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 R874 JUB registered?

R874 JUB is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R874 JUB safe to buy?

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