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R82 DWV

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

253,115 mi
Last recorded253,115 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 253,115 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 253,115 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 238,425 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 238,425 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 217,010 miles

advise rear brake discs rusty

advise rear fuel pipes rusty

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise slight roughness in both front top mount bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2009 194,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 193,679 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 168,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 29 Jan 2007 135,099 miles

rear fuel pipe corroding.

windscreen badly cracked outside wipers swept area.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 121,182 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R82 DWV is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R82 DWV, 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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R82 DWV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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