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R734 VLF

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,669 mi
Last recorded203,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 VLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 203,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 197,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 191,706 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 191,581 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component fouling strut catching shock observer on full lock (9.2.5f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component fouling strut catching shock observer on full lock. (9.2.5f) DANGEROUS

Central Front interior mirror loose but it is secure

Pass 25 Jun 2016 185,731 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 180,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 174,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 170,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 159,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 148,030 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front upper suspension forward arm ball joint worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 148,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front upper suspension forward arm ball joint worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 139,838 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 131,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 131,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 123,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,590 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2007 114,584 miles

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,822 miles

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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R734 VLF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R734 VLF, 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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R734 VLF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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