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P433 PRL

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,816 mi
Last recorded158,816 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 PRL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 158,816 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 158,816 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 137,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

smell of petrol but no leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2006 137,838 miles

smell of petrol but no leaks

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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P433 PRL is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P433 PRL, 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 P433 PRL registered?

P433 PRL is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P433 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P433 PRL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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