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P253 HDP

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

293,126 mi
Last recorded293,126 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 HDP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 293,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 282,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 273,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 263,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 257,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 246,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 232,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 218,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 218,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 209,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 197,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 197,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 182,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 182,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 168,981 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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P253 HDP is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P253 HDP, 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 P253 HDP registered?

P253 HDP is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P253 HDP safe to buy?

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