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R949 HGH

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 HGH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 95,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 90,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 90,006 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 86,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 86,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 82,903 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 75,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 70,950 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 66,545 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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R949 HGH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 R949 HGH, 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 R949 HGH registered?

R949 HGH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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