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P415 LSL

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

335,919 mi
Last recorded335,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 LSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 335,919 miles

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

windscreen damaged at nearside outwith swept area

Fail 29 Dec 2008 335,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

windscreen damaged at nearside outwith swept area

Pass 21 Dec 2007 324,659 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 323,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 272,690 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2006 272,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 236,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper inoperative

Fail 22 Dec 2005 236,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper inoperative

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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P415 LSL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P415 LSL, 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 P415 LSL registered?

P415 LSL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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