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P260 WUA

1997 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,936 mi
Last recorded169,936 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 WUA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 169,936 miles

both rear tyres cut on tread

oil leak on engine

rear brake disc poor condition

Fail 17 May 2006 163,936 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

oil leak on front of engine and oil level low

rear brake disc poor condition

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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P260 WUA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P260 WUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P260 WUA registered?

P260 WUA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P260 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 WUA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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