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P133 HES

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2008 68,356 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Passenger and drivers side rear brake load compensators starting to corrode.

Passenger rear tyre puntured.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,356 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

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

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

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

Passenger and drivers side rear brake load compensators starting to corrode.

Passenger rear tyre puntured.

Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,003 miles

one hi-level brake light bulb inoperative

Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

both front brake discs rusty at outer edges

both front brake flexi pipes cracked

brake warning light flashing on dash

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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P133 HES is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P133 HES, 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 P133 HES registered?

P133 HES is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P133 HES safe to buy?

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