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P27 AEL

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

255,513 mi
Last recorded255,513 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 255,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 255,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 251,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 241,472 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 241,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 229,441 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also lightly chaffed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 229,441 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside cat (7.1.2)

Front Steering locking device insecure both (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also lightly chaffed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front outer sill damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 218,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 200,570 miles

Rear handbrake cables slightly tight

Fail 4 Feb 2016 200,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear handbrake cables slightly tight

Pass 3 Feb 2015 183,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust rusty split

offside brake backplate rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2015 183,205 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust rusty split

offside brake backplate rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2014 175,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 160,690 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Jan 2012 141,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play detected at NS steering rack.

centre Exhaust mount broken.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 141,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play detected at NS steering rack.

centre Exhaust mount broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,537 miles

brake hoses perishing and cracking

fuel pipe corrodeing

o/s/r disc rusty

pitting on edge of front discs

slight play in o/s/f balljoint

Pass 18 Aug 2008 104,543 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front disc corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2008 104,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,927 miles

adviseries as per original mot test

Fail 10 Aug 2007 96,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear suspension lower arm bushes worn but no excessive play

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2006 93,153 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P27 AEL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P27 AEL, 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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P27 AEL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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