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R991 MBF

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,853 mi
Last recorded87,853 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,853 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,012 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,886 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 74,886 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 68,086 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to n/s front

Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 60,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R991 MBF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R991 MBF, 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 R991 MBF registered?

R991 MBF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R991 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 MBF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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