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P143 BUD

1997 Audi S6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,645 mi
Last recorded146,645 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi S6126,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 BUD
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2012 146,645 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 142,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 135,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 133,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice to service all brakes

Pass 31 May 2007 131,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 18 Apr 2006 126,866 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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P143 BUD is a 1997 Audi S6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 126,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P143 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P143 BUD is a 1997 Audi S6, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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