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K40 LPG

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 LPG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 119,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,853 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,639 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2023 110,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r brake slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 104,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 104,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,548 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,845 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,633 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,645 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,518 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 47,514 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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K40 LPG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K40 LPG, 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 K40 LPG registered?

K40 LPG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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