MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in steering joints
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine smokey
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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R981 HDF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R981 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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What year was R981 HDF registered?
R981 HDF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R981 HDF safe to buy?
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