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R940 KDG

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,554 mi
Last recorded169,554 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 KDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 169,554 miles

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

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 156,496 miles

nsf track rod end has play in

Pass 29 Jan 2010 139,623 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 139,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 182,711 miles

Both front brake hoses splitting

Both rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn and cracked

Water warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2009 182,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake hoses splitting.

Both rear brake hoses, ferrules corroded.

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

Front brakes out of balance.

Nearside rear tyre flat.

Nearside rear tyre worn and cracked.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Slight play in nearside front, lower, front suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 169,673 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 169,673 miles

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

Brake discs corroding, rear brake hose ferrules corroding, Front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 155,674 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 155,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Reg. plate deteriorating.

Rear tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 141,884 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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R940 KDG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R940 KDG, 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 R940 KDG registered?

R940 KDG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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