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P288 OAV

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,407 mi
Last recorded172,407 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 OAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 172,407 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 172,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 166,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 166,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 162,164 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

oil leavel low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2010 162,160 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

oil leavel low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2009 158,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 155,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 155,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 153,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 149,820 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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P288 OAV is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P288 OAV, 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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P288 OAV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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