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P245 EAB

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

262,962 mi
Last recorded262,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 EAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 262,962 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 259,861 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 257,788 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 248,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 173,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 173,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front and rear suspension arm bushes and front subframe bushes deteriorated

no suppliers name on number plates

offside rear wheel binding slightly by hand

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Jul 2008 170,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 170,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 162,658 miles

1,front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding †2,oil leaks on rear diff

Pass 4 May 2006 136,395 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 136,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P245 EAB is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P245 EAB, 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 P245 EAB registered?

P245 EAB is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P245 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 EAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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