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R912 UDV

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 UDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 135,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

rear discs in poor conition

Fail 7 Jul 2010 135,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

rear discs in poor conition

Pass 6 Jul 2009 133,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 115,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 100,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 91,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 80,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 80,801 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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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R912 UDV is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 R912 UDV, 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 R912 UDV registered?

R912 UDV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R912 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 UDV 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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