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P261 NBA

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 NBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,779 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,096 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,988 miles

nearside brake binding slightly as been getting hot

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 91,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre small chip on the sidewall

Pass 13 May 2006 87,256 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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P261 NBA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P261 NBA, 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 P261 NBA registered?

P261 NBA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P261 NBA safe to buy?

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