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P42 ENT

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

245,745 mi
Last recorded245,745 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 ENT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 245,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 245,745 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear parking brake only just meet requirement

Pass 3 Aug 2020 237,142 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 237,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 223,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 217,005 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 211,625 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2016 205,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 197,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 189,656 miles

Both outer sills feel weak at rear end - could be plastic covering

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber supports perished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 182,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 174,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 167,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 158,104 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leaks on underside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 148,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,410 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 116,598 miles

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

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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P42 ENT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P42 ENT, 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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P42 ENT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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