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P243 XCD

1997 Audi A6

Multi-colour Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 XCD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2020

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 185,689 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 185,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 179,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 166,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 145,739 miles

All tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

N/S top of windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Rear of N/S sill panel damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 141,728 miles

Front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 141,725 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 135,386 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 126,830 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009
Pass 16 May 2008 109,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion surfacing on rear suspension components.

Pass 16 May 2007 101,322 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2006 92,990 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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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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