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P292 THR

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,577 mi
Last recorded182,577 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 THR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 182,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014
Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 123,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,316 miles

smear on wipers

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside 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)

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

smear on wipers

Pass 15 May 2007 77,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 74,903 miles

execissive oil leak. †

non obligatory mirror damaged

off side rear hand brake low.

offside front washer jet not working proply.

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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P292 THR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P292 THR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P292 THR registered?

P292 THR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P292 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 THR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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