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R761 TWB

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,565 mi
Last recorded199,565 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 TWB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 199,565 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 199,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

one high line stop light bulb not working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 193,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 188,380 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 188,375 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 180,924 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 180,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 173,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 173,097 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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R761 TWB is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R761 TWB, 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 R761 TWB registered?

R761 TWB is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R761 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 TWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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