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P414 SJD

1997 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,848 mi
Last recorded159,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 SJD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 159,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 145,946 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 145,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 140,644 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

engine noisey

front brake hoses starting to perish

metal fuel pipes corroded

movement in o/s/f seat

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

o/s headlamp chipped

o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jul 2007 137,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 137,086 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre + offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2006 134,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 131,409 miles

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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P414 SJD is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P414 SJD, 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 P414 SJD registered?

P414 SJD is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P414 SJD safe to buy?

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