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R904 NTF

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,331 mi
Last recorded157,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 NTF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 157,331 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2017 157,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 157,006 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 157,006 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 156,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2014 156,092 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 154,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 150,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 150,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 150,114 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2010 150,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 148,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel rim damaged on inside nearside front.

Pass 13 May 2008 142,566 miles

nearside front headlamp weak pattern

Pass 2 May 2007 130,231 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 119,164 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 119,040 miles

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

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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R904 NTF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R904 NTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R904 NTF registered?

R904 NTF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R904 NTF safe to buy?

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