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P41 PUR

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,160 mi
Last recorded160,160 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 PUR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 160,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light on dash

main beam flasher switch faulty

multiple dashboard lights not working

offside mirror body damaged

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Feb 2014 160,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light on dash

main beam flasher switch faulty

multiple dashboard lights not working

offside mirror body damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,134 miles

Both front wipers are split at the ends

Oil level is slighlty lower than the maximum marker

Rear wiper is in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2012 153,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 153,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,163 miles

near side rear door not opening in 0r outside

Fail 7 Sep 2011 148,163 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear door not opening in 0r outside

Pass 8 Sep 2010 141,335 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 133,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 124,737 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 116,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 116,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 106,646 miles

Heavy stress cracking in nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Nearside rear door does not open from inside.

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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P41 PUR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P41 PUR, 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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P41 PUR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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