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P236 RPP

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,750 mi
Last recorded158,750 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 RPP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 158,750 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 158,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

N/S headlight glass slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 158,074 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 158,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 153,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust slightly loose on front clamp centre rubber split but still secure

n/s/r service brake lazy

tca bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 153,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slightly loose on front clamp centre rubber split but still secure

n/s/r service brake lazy

tca bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 148,304 miles

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 8 Jan 2009 143,847 miles

rear number plate loose

Fail 7 Jan 2009 143,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate loose

Pass 5 Jan 2008 138,480 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 131,888 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 131,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 126,022 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 126,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P236 RPP is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol 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 P236 RPP, 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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P236 RPP is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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