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P138 RSX

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 RSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,929 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 113,908 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,590 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 100,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,209 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside ana nearside front comploiance bushs deteroiated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 91,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front of rear brake pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front of rear brake pipes (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside ana nearside front comploiance bushs deteroiated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,421 miles

damp ness on both rear brake calipers

Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damp ness on both rear brake calipers

offside rear tyre 2mm+spliting in tread/nearside rear tyre badley worn on both edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front indicator lens missing

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms/mounting points also corrosion on rear axle.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 44,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,272 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,786 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,845 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 39,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,173 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,443 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,964 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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P138 RSX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P138 RSX, 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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P138 RSX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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