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R769 DSF

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

366,882 mi
Last recorded366,882 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 DSF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 366,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 361,806 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamps frosted.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 361,742 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

headlamps frosted.

Oil leak ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 350,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner side-wall damage.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 350,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner side-wall damage.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 333,648 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 326,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 315,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 309,377 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 309,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 301,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 116,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,976 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 110,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 283,120 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 264,942 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 264,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 254,298 miles

level of smoke is high

o/s wing mirror carcked

Pass 22 Jul 2006 237,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 228,550 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 228,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R769 DSF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R769 DSF, 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 R769 DSF registered?

R769 DSF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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