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P396 AFC

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,528 mi
Last recorded132,528 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 132,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 132,522 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 124,737 miles

eye level brake light has 1 diode not working in light

front nearside tyre worn to wear bars/size 205 60x15 (H)

front offside tyre worn to 2mm

rear nearside seat belt securing child seat/not fully able to inspect seat belt security

rear nearside wheel bearing has some play

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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P396 AFC is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P396 AFC, 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 P396 AFC registered?

P396 AFC is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 1997.

Is P396 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 AFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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