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P260 XHO

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,754 mi
Last recorded141,754 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 XHO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 141,754 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 137,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 133,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 127,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,483 miles

Ignition switch faulty

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 XHO is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P260 XHO, 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 P260 XHO registered?

P260 XHO is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P260 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 XHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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