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R720 BNG

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 BNG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 112,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 110,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,886 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm (rear) bush starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both bump stops split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,365 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

near side front and near side rear tyre treads on 3.5 mm (legal limit 1.6mm

near side front upper rear suspension arm bush slightly split

off side rear tyre tread on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm

slight play in near side front bottom rear suspension arm bush

Fail 18 Jun 2016 102,309 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

near side front and near side rear tyre treads on 3.5 mm (legal limit 1.6mm

near side front upper rear suspension arm bush slightly split

off side rear tyre tread on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm

slight play in near side front bottom rear suspension arm bush

Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,837 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 76,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R720 BNG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R720 BNG, 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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R720 BNG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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