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R694 HFR

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,546 mi
Last recorded185,546 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 HFR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 185,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Fail 20 Dec 2017 185,541 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 183,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 183,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 180,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracks but not to cords

Fail 14 Dec 2015 180,986 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracks but not to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2014 178,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 178,524 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 175,659 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 175,659 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 172,870 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 172,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 168,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 164,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 164,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 159,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 159,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 152,976 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 152,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 143,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 133,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 119,237 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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R694 HFR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R694 HFR, 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 R694 HFR registered?

R694 HFR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R694 HFR safe to buy?

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