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R929 XJA

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 XJA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,223 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls aand in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,091 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,467 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 9 Jul 2011 83,467 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 12 Jul 2010 79,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cracking on walls

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

o/sf tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cracking on walls

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

o/sf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,097 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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R929 XJA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R929 XJA, 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 R929 XJA registered?

R929 XJA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R929 XJA safe to buy?

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