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R951 AWG

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,356 mi
Last recorded171,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 AWG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 171,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2012 171,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 161,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Dec 2010 161,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2009 151,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 139,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 139,992 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 127,556 miles

Oil leak

both front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2008 127,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 115,245 miles

Oil leak

rear pads & discs worn

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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R951 AWG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R951 AWG, 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 R951 AWG registered?

R951 AWG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R951 AWG safe to buy?

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