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P185 NSX

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 NSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,010 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 109,010 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,668 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,096 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper blade

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 86,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,848 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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P185 NSX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P185 NSX, 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 P185 NSX registered?

P185 NSX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P185 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 NSX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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