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P299 XFW

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,767 mi
Last recorded231,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 231,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 221,653 miles

Left hand rear flasher lamp damaged

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

Right hand rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 202,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 185,686 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 185,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 169,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 154,935 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 148,246 miles

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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P299 XFW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P299 XFW, 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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P299 XFW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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