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P253 LWF

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,515 mi
Last recorded109,515 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 LWF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 109,515 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 109,505 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 107,171 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 102,081 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,516 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LWF is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P253 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

P253 LWF is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P253 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 LWF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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