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P316 MOA

1997 Audi S6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,821 mi
Last recorded127,821 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi S6126,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 MOA
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,821 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2024 127,570 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear of sill weak covered in body sealant

Offside rear of sill weak covered in body sealant

Fail 8 Jul 2024 127,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear of sill weak covered in body sealant

Offside rear of sill weak covered in body sealant

Pass 1 Nov 2022 126,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 123,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipes centre & rear are corroded

Nearside front track control arm bushes have slight play in them

Pass 22 Aug 2009 116,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,778 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 112,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 104,229 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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P316 MOA is a 1997 Audi S6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 126,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P316 MOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P316 MOA is a 1997 Audi S6, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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