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P204 KHJ

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,322 mi
Last recorded211,322 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 KHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 211,322 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 211,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 211,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusting at clamps and at rear near tank

Pass 29 Dec 2011 198,895 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Both number plates starting to delaminate.

Limited inspection to offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts due to installation of child seats.

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

One bulb in high level brake light not working.

Shields fitted.

Vehicle suspension feels soft.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 198,895 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Both number plates starting to delaminate.

Diesel smell under bonnet.

Limited inspection to offside rear and nearside rear seatbelts due to installation of child seats.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and very near legal limit.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front ABS sensor wire fouling on tyre.

Offside wiper blade slightly worn.

One bulb in high level brake light not working.

Power steering fluid on minimum mark.

Shields fitted.

Vehicle suspension feels soft.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 182,616 miles

diesel smell under bonnet no leak fount

front tyres worn on inner edges and viod of tread

limitted check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

near side head light only just has pattern

sheilds fitted

slight play in near side front track rod end

Fail 29 Dec 2010 182,616 miles

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

diesel smell under bonnet no leak fount

front tyres worn on inner edges and viod of tread

limitted check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

near side head light only just has pattern

sheilds fitted

slight play in near side front track rod end

Pass 29 Dec 2009 167,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

near side wiper slightly split

sheilds fitted

smell of fuel no leak found

Fail 29 Dec 2009 167,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to off side rear seat

near side wiper slightly split

sheilds fitted

smell of fuel no leak found

Pass 12 Jan 2009 155,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2009 155,894 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2008 144,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 138,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 132,940 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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P204 KHJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P204 KHJ, 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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P204 KHJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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