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R640 VJO

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,509 mi
Last recorded136,509 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 VJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 129,745 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2017 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 119,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (BENT) (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint FRONT (STRAIGHT ARM) (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 114,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 10,912 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 104,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 104,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 99,160 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 99,160 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 94,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 80,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,767 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,171 miles

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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R640 VJO is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R640 VJO, 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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R640 VJO is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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