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P170 MKJ

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,982 mi
Last recorded143,982 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 MKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 143,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,326 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 128,814 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 128,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 118,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P170 MKJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P170 MKJ, 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 P170 MKJ registered?

P170 MKJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P170 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 MKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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