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P174 JSP

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,742 mi
Last recorded161,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 JSP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 161,742 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 161,742 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 157,218 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 157,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 154,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake binding slight

Pass 20 Nov 2009 145,780 miles

Both rear bump stops breaking up // Both front shock abosrber dust gaiters split

Front No plate cracked // Rear No. plate discoloured

Front wipers smear // O/s outer washer jet blocked

N/s/f outer CV gaiter perished and cracked // Front brake discs corroded

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders // Slight play n/s/r sub-frame bushes

Oil leak rear diff // Exhaust mountings perished and splitting

Rear wiper not clearing, Wiper arm pivot seized and rubber split // Bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 15 Nov 2008 140,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 129,249 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 129,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 118,771 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 118,771 miles

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

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

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

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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P174 JSP is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P174 JSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P174 JSP registered?

P174 JSP is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P174 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 JSP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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