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R955 WHE

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,763 mi
Last recorded111,763 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 WHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 144,727 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 135,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 132,021 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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R955 WHE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R955 WHE, 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 R955 WHE registered?

R955 WHE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R955 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 WHE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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