CarVerify

Free Car Check

R944 SLU

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,934 miles

front wipers not parking fully

nearside front rear top arm bushes worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wipers not parking fully

nearside front rear top arm bushes worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,533 miles

front suspension bushes worn

nearside wiper split

power steering level on minimum

rear sub frame bushes worn/ deteriorated

wipers not parking fully at base of windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension bushes worn

nearside wiper split

power steering level on minimum

rear sub frame bushes worn/ deteriorated

wipers not parking fully at base of windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,199 miles

nearside and offside front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

nearside and offside rear axle carrier bushes split

slight movement in nearside and offside front lower ball joints.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,054 miles

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

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

body damage to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,340 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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R944 SLU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R944 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R944 SLU?

You can check the full history of R944 SLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R944 SLU registered?

R944 SLU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R944 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 SLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R944 SLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R944 SLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.