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R682 GCW

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,645 mi
Last recorded160,645 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GCW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 160,645 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 153,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,114 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,043 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 144,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 142,975 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 142,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 142,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 142,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 141,800 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 141,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 141,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 140,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 138,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 138,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 138,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 137,330 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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R682 GCW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R682 GCW, 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 R682 GCW registered?

R682 GCW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R682 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 GCW shows 18 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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