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P289 ODT

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,162 mi
Last recorded266,162 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 ODT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 266,162 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 266,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 239,753 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 239,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 220,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 220,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner 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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P289 ODT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P289 ODT, 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 P289 ODT registered?

P289 ODT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P289 ODT safe to buy?

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