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R70 AMA

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,297 mi
Last recorded158,297 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 AMA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 158,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 151,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 140,281 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 135,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 130,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 125,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,434 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 98,660 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R70 AMA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R70 AMA, 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 R70 AMA registered?

R70 AMA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R70 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 AMA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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