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R702 XBU

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,732 mi
Last recorded192,732 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 XBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 192,732 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2016 192,732 miles

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2015 188,751 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 188,725 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 185,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 185,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 181,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 177,698 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 170,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 166,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 160,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 155,160 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking on outter walls

Pass 10 Jul 2007 149,807 miles

advise fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 143,225 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 143,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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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R702 XBU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R702 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R702 XBU registered?

R702 XBU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R702 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 XBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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