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R772 DAE

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,369 mi
Last recorded112,369 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 DAE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 112,369 miles

front discs worn

front seats foldeddown

Pass 20 Mar 2010 109,990 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 108,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 108,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 103,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 99,534 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 99,525 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2006 91,300 miles

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

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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R772 DAE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc 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 R772 DAE, 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 R772 DAE registered?

R772 DAE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R772 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 DAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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