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R766 XVU

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,515 mi
Last recorded122,515 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 XVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,407 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 114,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 103,753 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 103,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 91,129 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 90,900 miles

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

low pad warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2006 80,489 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R766 XVU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc 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 R766 XVU, 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 R766 XVU registered?

R766 XVU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R766 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R766 XVU 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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