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P496 SYE

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,896 mi
Last recorded124,896 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,896 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 121,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 117,915 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 112,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,457 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,REAR BUSHES CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Fail 4 Apr 2008 108,457 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,REAR BUSHES CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Pass 10 Apr 2007 102,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,029 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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P496 SYE is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P496 SYE, 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 P496 SYE registered?

P496 SYE is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P496 SYE safe to buy?

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