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P277 WOS

1997 Audi S6

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,133 mi
Last recorded150,133 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi S6126,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 WOS
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 150,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 149,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 148,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 148,026 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 145,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general under body corrosion

handbrake has very little reserve travel

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,653 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

some play in lower arm rear bush mounts

Fail 17 Aug 2018 140,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2017 138,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 132,714 miles

Long travel on hand brake

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 132,714 miles

Long travel on hand brake

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 130,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 130,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 123,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 120,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 116,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 112,351 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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P277 WOS is a 1997 Audi S6 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 126,539 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P277 WOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P277 WOS is a 1997 Audi S6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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