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P29 JVR

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 JVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 151,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all undersealed in places ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis small box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underside and inner sills appears to have been stood and undersealed in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 145,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and undersealed in places ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underside and offside front wing appears to have been stood and undersealed in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 131,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 131,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,004 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 107,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,203 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear lense damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,213 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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P29 JVR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P29 JVR, 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 P29 JVR registered?

P29 JVR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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