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R610 OCH

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,716 mi
Last recorded145,716 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 OCH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 145,716 miles

Nearside front shock absorberf has slight leak of fluid

Nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Offside front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 15 Oct 2009 145,716 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorberf has slight leak of fluid

Nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Offside front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Nov 2008 134,429 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2008 134,429 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2007 122,548 miles

REAR TYRES WORN,PERISHED,VALVES ON REAR STEEL BRAKE LINES ON REAR AXLE CORRODING

Pass 20 Nov 2006 111,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

front brake imbalance 13%

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2006 111,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2005 104,733 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE PERISHING,PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS......

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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R610 OCH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R610 OCH, 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 R610 OCH registered?

R610 OCH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R610 OCH safe to buy?

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