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P179 GNA

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,036 mi
Last recorded149,036 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 GNA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 149,036 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded rear to front

rear disks pitted & worn slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2010 126,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 105,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracked tread

Fail 24 Apr 2006 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracked tread

Pass 20 Apr 2005 71,769 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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P179 GNA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P179 GNA, 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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P179 GNA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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