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Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear outer sill to floor corroded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator insecure side repeator (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear outer sill to floor corroded
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator insecure side repeator (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers fitted
front indicators slightly discoloured
nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes unbonding
nearside and offside front top mounts tight on rotation and squeaks
nearside front outer cv boot perishing
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside rear seat childseat fitted
offside front seat slightly inscure
offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine covers fitted
front indicators slightly discoloured
nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes unbonding
nearside and offside front top mounts tight on rotation and squeaks
nearside front outer cv boot perishing
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside rear seat childseat fitted
offside front seat slightly inscure
offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
All tyres have damage to outer sidewalls
N/S top of windscreen cracked outside of swept area
Rear of N/S sill panel damaged
Front tyres worn thin on inner edges
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front tyres worn thin on inner edges
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ALL TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS DAMAGED
N/S Of windscreen cracked outside of swept area
N/S/F Top suspension mounting feels slightly rough when rotating
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S Of windscreen cracked outside swept area
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear suspension linkage
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
corrosion surfacing on rear suspension components.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both front tyres wearing on edges.
both rear tyres worn on inner edge.
light corrosion present on rear suspension components.
this vehicle is on <dvla> seriously damage marker list.
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P243 XCD is a 1997 Audi A6 in Multi-colour with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P243 XCD, 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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P243 XCD is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 14 April 1997.
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