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P145 FBW

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,877 mi
Last recorded137,877 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 FBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 137,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 25 May 2018 135,635 miles

Handbrake cable touching on exhaust

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine trays fitted as standard

Fail 22 May 2018 135,635 miles

Emissions not tested due too fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at either spill off or injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable touching on exhaust

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine trays fitted as standard

Pass 30 May 2017 133,444 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 30 May 2017 133,444 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 13 May 2016 129,845 miles

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

Offside Front steering tie rod has slight play in inner bush

Pass 7 May 2015 125,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 125,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 118,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 118,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 41,483 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 100,261 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 92,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 May 2011 92,681 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 85,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 77,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 69,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 61,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate slightly faded

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 25 May 2006 52,979 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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P145 FBW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P145 FBW, 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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P145 FBW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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