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P193 WHW

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,043 mi
Last recorded207,043 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 WHW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 207,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2009 207,043 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 200,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 200,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1,front reg plate cracked †2,n/s/f flexible brake hose starting to crack †3,slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing †4,rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2006 192,761 miles

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

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

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

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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P193 WHW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P193 WHW, 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 P193 WHW registered?

P193 WHW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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