MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,620 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
both front track control arm bushes slightly worn
front and rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front track control arm bushes slightly worn
front and rear brake discs slightly pitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.
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P481 YDS is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey 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 P481 YDS, 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 P481 YDS registered?
P481 YDS is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P481 YDS safe to buy?
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