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P424 FBW

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,295 mi
Last recorded175,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 FBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 175,295 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 175,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 173,864 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 168,704 miles

The bushes in the rear wishbone are delaminating.

Fail 28 Aug 2010 168,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The bushes in the rear wishbone are delaminating.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 162,374 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 162,374 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 156,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate poor

Fail 19 Aug 2008 156,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 25 Jul 2007 149,067 miles

nearside and offside rear handbrake cable outer casing cracked

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushs perished

Fail 6 Jul 2007 149,067 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear handbrake cables outer casing cracked

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushs perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 135,211 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P424 FBW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P424 FBW, 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 P424 FBW registered?

P424 FBW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P424 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 FBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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