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P495 WGN

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,788 mi
Last recorded185,788 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 WGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2015 185,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 175,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 165,706 miles

front exhuast flanges corroded badly on y pipe

front screen chipped in zone b

Pass 14 Jun 2012 155,933 miles

all fuel lines from front to rear are badly corroded

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

brake pipes to and from rear brake hoses are corroded

front windscreen chipped

o/s/f head lamp chipped

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 147,203 miles

both front brake discs corroded

front brakes inbalanced

front screen chipped

o/s/r track control arm inner bush worn

o/s/r wheel bearing losse

Pass 1 Jul 2010 138,392 miles

Front discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 128,984 miles

Both rear discs worn

N/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate tatty

Pass 18 Jun 2008 118,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 104,810 miles

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

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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P495 WGN is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P495 WGN, 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 P495 WGN registered?

P495 WGN is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P495 WGN safe to buy?

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