CarVerify

Free Car Check

P314 XFW

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,009 mi
Last recorded165,009 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 165,009 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 165,009 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 159,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 140,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,258 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,697 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,345 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 81,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,203 miles

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

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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P314 XFW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P314 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P314 XFW?

You can check the full history of P314 XFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P314 XFW registered?

P314 XFW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P314 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P314 XFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P314 XFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P314 XFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.