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P139 AJO

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 166,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 166,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pad warning/fault light displayed

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Jul 2013 162,115 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pad warning/fault light displayed

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Aug 2012 154,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 154,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear n/s service brakes slow coming on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 139,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,321 miles

Metal brake pipe to o/s/r replaced. However, suspect the block joiner is a valve

Fail 2 Aug 2010 132,321 miles

Metal brake pipe to o/s/r replaced. However, suspect the block joiner is a valve

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 132,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 120,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

high level brake lamp slightly faulty

Fail 6 Jul 2009 120,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

high level brake lamp slightly faulty

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,088 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,484 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one bulb out high level brake light

Fail 9 Jul 2007 87,484 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one bulb out high level brake light

Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s track control arm joint gromit split

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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P139 AJO is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P139 AJO, 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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P139 AJO is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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