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R958 WHE

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,874 mi
Last recorded178,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 WHE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 178,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 177,379 miles

advise at time of test o/s/f lower shock absorber bolt loose prs

Pass 21 Jan 2013 170,760 miles

advise all tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit

advise n/s o/s track rod ends show some play

Fail 21 Jan 2013 170,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit

advise n/s o/s track rod ends show some play

Pass 10 Jan 2012 163,274 miles

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2011 158,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 141,532 miles

axle bushes slightly worn

n/s/f upper front arm has slight deteriation in bush

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 241,634 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 241,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear door wont open from outside

Fail 16 Oct 2008 241,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door does not open

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 235,036 miles

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

door locking system defective.

nearside rear door difficult to open.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 235,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 218,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 202,793 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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R958 WHE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R958 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 R958 WHE registered?

R958 WHE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R958 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 WHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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