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R729 EAA

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,578 mi
Last recorded94,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 EAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,345 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 93,341 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,609 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,922 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,918 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,125 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,978 miles

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 74,960 miles

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

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,642 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 72,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,184 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 69,184 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 64,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Check play at top ball joint after track rod end fitted

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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R729 EAA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R729 EAA, 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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R729 EAA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R729 EAA safe to buy?

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