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P302 AJR

1997 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

248,118 mi
Last recorded248,118 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 AJR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 248,118 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 248,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 238,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 237,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 230,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 220,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 220,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 209,942 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 209,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2007 199,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 190,285 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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P302 AJR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel 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 P302 AJR, 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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P302 AJR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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