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R745 HDG

1997 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,702 mi
Last recorded196,702 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 196,702 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 187,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers on outer sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2008 176,870 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 176,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2007 165,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 156,087 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges in places

ignition barrel condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2006 156,083 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges in places

ignition barrel condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2005 145,596 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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R745 HDG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R745 HDG, 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 R745 HDG registered?

R745 HDG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R745 HDG safe to buy?

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