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R745 WRK

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,923 mi
Last recorded156,923 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 WRK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 156,923 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 155,712 miles

Both offside front upper suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 6 Dec 2014 154,502 miles

signs of corrosion to exhaust

Fail 29 Nov 2014 154,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

signs of corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2013 152,759 miles

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

nearside front wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 151,540 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2012 151,538 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 149,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate is loose

Pass 3 Dec 2010 148,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 145,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 145,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 137,185 miles

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

both rearaxle brake fkex ferrule starting to corrode

Fail 1 Dec 2008 137,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rearaxle brake fkex ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2007 128,014 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 127,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 119,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 3 Dec 2005 109,892 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 109,892 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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 WRK is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc 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 R745 WRK, 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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R745 WRK is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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