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R97 GGR

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,914 mi
Last recorded148,914 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 GGR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 148,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 135,060 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2009 124,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 113,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 102,632 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 90,130 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 84,538 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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R97 GGR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R97 GGR, 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 R97 GGR registered?

R97 GGR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R97 GGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 GGR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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