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R967 XEV

1997 Audi A6

White Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 XEV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,178 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 130,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 119,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 119,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 111,816 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 111,816 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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R967 XEV is a 1997 Audi A6 in White with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R967 XEV, 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 R967 XEV registered?

R967 XEV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R967 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 XEV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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