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P434 TPW

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,579 mi
Last recorded156,579 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 TPW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 156,579 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 156,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2007 142,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 142,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 130,405 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 130,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 128,877 miles

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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P434 TPW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P434 TPW, 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 P434 TPW registered?

P434 TPW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P434 TPW safe to buy?

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