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P468 MPU

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 145,355 miles

coolant issue

rear exhasut bracket broken

Fail 17 Dec 2012 136,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside headlamp lens cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2012 136,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside headlamp lens cracked

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2011 125,714 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,714 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,497 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 95,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,273 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,226 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,896 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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P468 MPU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P468 MPU, 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 P468 MPU registered?

P468 MPU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P468 MPU safe to buy?

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