MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cracks to offside front outer driveshaft rubber gaitor
nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit
offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cracks to offside front outer driveshaft rubber gaitor
nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit
offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
engine oil on minimum
rear registration plate delaminating
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
engine oil on minimum
rear registration plate delaminating
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
crack to nearside rear light lens
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear registration plate delaminating
slight engine/transmission oil leaks
spare tyre needs inflating
crack to nearside rear light lens
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear registration plate delaminating
slight engine/transmission oil leaks
spare tyre needs inflating
engine/transmission oil leaks
nearside rear light lens cracked
Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
cracks to offside front driveshaft rubber gaitor
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
cracks to offside front driveshaft rubber gaitor
engine/transmission oil leaks
nearside rear light lens cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both n/s/front top ball joints rubber bushes deteriorated
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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R943 VJA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R943 VJA, 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 R943 VJA registered?
R943 VJA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 December 1997.
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