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R885 CDS

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,846 mi
Last recorded123,846 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 CDS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 123,846 miles

all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both bumpers have damage

both rear coil springs corroded

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rack gaitor twisted

Fail 4 Sep 2014 114,484 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,484 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,132 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,132 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warrning light on

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheels slightly binding

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 106,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheels slightly binding

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warrning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,314 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlights starting to fade

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Sep 2010 97,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlights starting to fade

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 90,916 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,234 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 85,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,073 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 73,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R885 CDS is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R885 CDS, 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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R885 CDS is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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