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R765 VTW

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,337 mi
Last recorded118,337 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 VTW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 118,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 118,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,519 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 111,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 104,342 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2009 99,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 90,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,262 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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R765 VTW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol 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 R765 VTW, 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 R765 VTW registered?

R765 VTW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R765 VTW safe to buy?

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