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P210 BBB

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,796 mi
Last recorded174,796 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 BBB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 174,796 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 174,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 145,668 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 145,668 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2005 135,548 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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P210 BBB is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red 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 P210 BBB, 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 P210 BBB registered?

P210 BBB is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P210 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 BBB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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