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R782 JHJ

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

232,535 mi
Last recorded232,535 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 232,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kickup to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber rod corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 217,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 216,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 216,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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 12 Apr 2016 214,822 miles

BOTH FRONT GAITERS CRACKING +N/S/F TOP BALL JOINT HAS PLAY

Pass 15 Apr 2015 210,907 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges+ n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge +o/s/f cv gaiter cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 205,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 200,412 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 198,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre caps fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2012 195,184 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edges +rear tyres wearing in middle

Pass 18 Jan 2011 193,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 190,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 189,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 186,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 180,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 170,482 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 170,482 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge. †n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges. †n/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm(min 1.6mm)

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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R782 JHJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R782 JHJ, 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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R782 JHJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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