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P347 MVU

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

324,506 mi
Last recorded324,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 324,506 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear

Parking brake just met minimum requirements 16%

Pass 6 Nov 2024 322,909 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 316,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 308,615 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 299,329 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 299,293 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 291,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 287,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 282,856 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 278,118 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 275,836 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 271,596 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 266,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 266,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 257,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 246,565 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 238,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 226,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 205,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 197,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 182,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 170,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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P347 MVU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P347 MVU, 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 P347 MVU registered?

P347 MVU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P347 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 MVU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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