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P419 VGD

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 VGD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008

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

front suspension compliance bushes worn

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm

play in both rear wheel bearings

temporary repair made to exhaust system

Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,820 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 85,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P419 VGD is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey 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 P419 VGD, 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 P419 VGD registered?

P419 VGD is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P419 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P419 VGD 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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