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P282 RYT

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,823 mi
Last recorded171,823 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 RYT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,823 miles

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated At caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly around both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre approaching wear markers

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear , behind fuel tank , marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated At caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 23 Nov 2016 169,240 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 167,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 165,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 161,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 159,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 158,070 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 156,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 150,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhauust mount poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2009 142,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 142,912 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in n/s and o/s/f sub-frame rear mountings

Pass 8 Jan 2008 133,885 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 123,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 113,861 miles

oil leak

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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P282 RYT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P282 RYT, 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 P282 RYT registered?

P282 RYT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P282 RYT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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