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R878 DAE

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 DAE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,212 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 136,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 131,509 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 131,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 123,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,165 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 109,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,216 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 95,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 90,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,531 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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R878 DAE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R878 DAE, 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 R878 DAE registered?

R878 DAE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R878 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 DAE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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