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P252 FLS

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 FLS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 340,127 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2012 339,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 282,083 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 268,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 257,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 241,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 225,906 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 218,143 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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P252 FLS is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P252 FLS, 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 P252 FLS registered?

P252 FLS is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P252 FLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 FLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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