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P21 YCG

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,784 mi
Last recorded171,784 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 171,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 162,875 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 162,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 158,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 135,673 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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P21 YCG is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 P21 YCG, 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 P21 YCG registered?

P21 YCG is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P21 YCG safe to buy?

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