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R770 MES

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 MES
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 129,615 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,229 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 118,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,697 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 81,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2005 73,598 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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R770 MES is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R770 MES, 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 R770 MES registered?

R770 MES is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R770 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 MES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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