1997 Audi A6 2.8L Petrol · R585 ANB
1997 Audi A6 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 116,206 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R585 ANB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2013
- 116,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R585 ANB Mileage History
- 29/08/200680,672 mi
- 23/08/200784,631 mi+3,959 mi
- 23/08/200784,631 mi
- 09/08/200889,921 mi+5,290 mi
- 15/08/200998,497 mi+8,576 mi
- 22/08/200998,565 mi+68 mi
- 23/08/2010103,078 mi+4,513 mi
- 20/08/2011108,115 mi+5,037 mi
- 18/08/2012112,995 mi+4,880 mi
- 28/08/2013116,206 mi+3,211 mi
- 28/08/2013116,206 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R585 ANB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A6 (R585 ANB) between August 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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