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R943 VJA

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

191,935 mi
Last recorded191,935 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 VJA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 191,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 191,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 185,768 miles

engine oil on minimum

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 1 Feb 2012 185,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 174,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 174,922 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 162,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 162,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 144,291 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 143,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 132,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 127,723 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 127,723 miles

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)

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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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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