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P134 RYV

1997 Audi A6

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,406 mi
Last recorded197,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 RYV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 197,406 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 191,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 182,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 181,125 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 172,648 miles

oil leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2016 172,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 168,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 165,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 162,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 157,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 151,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 148,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 141,824 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 141,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 136,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 132,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 129,095 miles

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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P134 RYV is a 1997 Audi A6 in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P134 RYV, 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 P134 RYV registered?

P134 RYV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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