MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,915 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S headlamp lense is faded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight feathering to inside shoulder of O/S/R tyre
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake discs corroding and lipping
slight front and rear brake judder
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 HDF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R971 HDF, 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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How do I check the history of R971 HDF?
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What year was R971 HDF registered?
R971 HDF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R971 HDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 HDF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R971 HDF have outstanding finance?
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