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P343 LAN

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 LAN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 108,905 miles

front no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

nsr tyre under inflated when presented for test.

Pass 22 May 2008 104,698 miles

b oth no plates in poor condition. secure and readable

Fail 20 May 2008 104,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

b oth no plates in poor condition. secure and readable

Fail 15 May 2008 104,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate slightly delaminated

offside front bumper insecure but not dangerous to other road users

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 May 2007 99,507 miles

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 19 May 2006 93,812 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 93,812 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 21 May 2005 87,088 miles

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

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

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

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 LAN is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LAN, 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 LAN registered?

P343 LAN is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P343 LAN safe to buy?

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