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R94 RBW

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 RBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in support clips ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 94,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel pipes are corroded ,in support clips .

Rear metal brake pipes corroded .

Pass 14 May 2021 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car has damage in places

Fail 11 May 2021 94,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car has damage in places

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,878 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 93,878 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,172 miles

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear side light reflector broken/white light

Shock absorbers are weak

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,167 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear side light reflector broken/white light

Shock absorbers are weak

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes have run out

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,427 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated (7.3.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes have run out

front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,938 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal fuels pipes are corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded as marked

Pass 12 Dec 2015 87,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,551 miles

offside wiper arm is bent

Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside wiper arm is bent

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 82,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,267 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,932 miles

front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,932 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,992 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2009 68,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre has signs of run flat damage

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,574 miles

slight knocking noise from steering nothing visible

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split out †

front brake disc inner faces are corroding up and brake pads are low †

Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,270 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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R94 RBW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R94 RBW, 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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R94 RBW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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