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P185 BPJ

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 BPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 118,047 miles

Both front shocks soft

Fail 5 Jul 2017 118,047 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front shocks soft

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 109,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,406 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 102,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,479 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,479 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,201 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,460 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,335 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2011 89,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 89,333 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear brake disc pitted and scored

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,595 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs rusty on inner braking surface

rear brake discs rusty on braking surface

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear metal fuel pipe starting to rust,

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,218 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P185 BPJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P185 BPJ, 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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P185 BPJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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