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R530 FDE

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,002 miles

exhaust blow

offside rear tyre cloose to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blow

offside rear tyre cloose to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 94,341 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

various body damage

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,409 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 87,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front bumper scraped

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing screen slight

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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R530 FDE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue 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 R530 FDE, 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 R530 FDE registered?

R530 FDE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R530 FDE safe to buy?

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