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T497 SGC

1999 Audi RS6

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,254 mi
Last recorded136,254 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 SGC
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 136,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,223 miles

both cat converters look like they have been repaired.

power steering noisey

Fail 20 Dec 2012 134,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both cat converters look like they have been repaired.

power steering noisey

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 92,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear difff has an oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 89,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

rear difff has an oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 81,900 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi RS6?

Based on 15,293 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
4,608
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 199
constant velocity joint gaiter split 167
Headlamp aim too low 114
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 110
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T497 SGC is a 1999 Audi RS6 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Audi RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 SGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 27 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T497 SGC registered?

T497 SGC is a 1999 Audi RS6, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T497 SGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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