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R827 VVX

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,769 mi
Last recorded178,769 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 VVX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2017 178,769 miles

car pinking very badly

front pads and discs worn

front reg damadged

nearside front shock leaking

offside dip beam output very poor

Pass 6 Oct 2014 178,140 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 171,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 170,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 161,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 150,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 137,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 126,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 76,226 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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R827 VVX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R827 VVX, 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 R827 VVX registered?

R827 VVX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R827 VVX safe to buy?

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