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P343 JOL

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,879 mi
Last recorded214,879 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 JOL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 214,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn heavilly on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front lower arm rear bush split

Parking brake light permanently on

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2008 206,660 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 206,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 189,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 171,269 miles

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

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

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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P343 JOL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P343 JOL, 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 P343 JOL registered?

P343 JOL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P343 JOL safe to buy?

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