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R945 JFE

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,693 mi
Last recorded196,693 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 196,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both of the nearside front top suspension arms have perished bushes.

nearside front driveshaft outer gator perished.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

one of the bulbs is not working in the high level stop lamp.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 196,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both of the nearside front top suspension arms have perished bushes.

nearside front driveshaft outer gator perished.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

one of the bulbs is not working in the high level stop lamp.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 196,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 188,123 miles

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

rear discs badly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 188,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear discs badly worn

Pass 11 May 2009 179,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 173,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 160,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 145,432 miles

clamp on centre exhaust corroded away

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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R945 JFE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R945 JFE, 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 R945 JFE registered?

R945 JFE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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