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P221 FTH

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,980 mi
Last recorded220,980 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 FTH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 220,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 214,782 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 206,989 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 186,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 186,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P221 FTH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P221 FTH, 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 P221 FTH registered?

P221 FTH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P221 FTH safe to buy?

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