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R730 DVT

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,145 mi
Last recorded150,145 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 DVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 150,145 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 150,143 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 141,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 130,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 130,971 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 128,249 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 128,249 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 126,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 113,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 113,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R730 DVT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R730 DVT, 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 R730 DVT registered?

R730 DVT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R730 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 DVT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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