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R909 EYS

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 EYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 136,740 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 136,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 121,703 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 121,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 12 Oct 2006 114,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 114,946 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules, and n/side front steel brake pipe at end

slight damage to o/side front wheel rim

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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R909 EYS is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R909 EYS, 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 R909 EYS registered?

R909 EYS is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R909 EYS safe to buy?

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