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P116 LKU

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,296 mi
Last recorded173,296 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 173,296 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 173,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 162,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 145,154 miles

N/S/F headlamp stoned chip but has had temp: repair

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F headlamp has stone chip in lens

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes from fuel tank show slight corriorsion

Pass 23 Mar 2007 145,154 miles

N/S/F headlamp stoned chip but has had temp: repair

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

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

O/S/F headlamp has stone chip in lens

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes from fuel tank show slight corriorsion

Pass 28 Mar 2006 127,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/fr. headlamp cracked but not effecting beam image.

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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P116 LKU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P116 LKU, 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 P116 LKU registered?

P116 LKU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P116 LKU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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