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R658 JDA

1997 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,524 mi
Last recorded248,524 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 JDA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 248,524 miles

fron t passenger side tyre tread on minimum 1.6mm legal limit

front driver side tyre tread on legal 1.6mm limit

rear driver side tyre tread on minimum 1,6 mm legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2012 235,729 miles

rear passenger side tyre tread on 3mm rear driver side tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2011 221,772 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 221,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 201,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 186,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 186,037 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 176,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 168,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 158,449 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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R658 JDA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R658 JDA, 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 R658 JDA registered?

R658 JDA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R658 JDA safe to buy?

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