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P272 FRC

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,513 mi
Last recorded119,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 FRC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 112,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 102,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 99,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2007 99,583 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 94,668 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P272 FRC is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P272 FRC, 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 P272 FRC registered?

P272 FRC is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P272 FRC safe to buy?

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