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P213 HBC

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,537 mi
Last recorded136,537 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 136,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 120,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,921 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,664 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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P213 HBC is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P213 HBC, 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 P213 HBC registered?

P213 HBC is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P213 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 HBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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