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R665 VLX

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,984 mi
Last recorded187,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 187,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front upper suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front sidelight bulb slightly dull

offside front beam image deteriorated slightly

offside front indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 26 Mar 2008 186,579 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear disks slightly corroded

front upper suspensionn arms inner bushes perrished

nearside front upper rear suspension arm bush split

Fail 21 Mar 2008 186,545 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear disks slightly corroded

front upper suspensionn arms inner bushes perrished

nearside front upper rear suspension arm bush split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 177,397 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

radiator leaking

some separation to rear numberplate

Fail 30 Mar 2007 177,397 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

radiator leaking

some separation to rear numberplate

Pass 28 Mar 2006 165,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R665 VLX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R665 VLX, 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 R665 VLX registered?

R665 VLX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R665 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 VLX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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