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R741 VLF

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 VLF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 164,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 164,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 157,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2008 144,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 134,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 124,434 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 124,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,398 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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R741 VLF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R741 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R741 VLF registered?

R741 VLF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R741 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 VLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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