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P4 TRM

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,850 mi
Last recorded216,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TRM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 216,850 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 216,850 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 214,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 201,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre slightly deretiorated

vehicle underguard fitted restricting underside inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2008 201,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre slightly deretiorated

vehicle underguard fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2007 187,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 187,868 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2006 182,129 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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P4 TRM is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P4 TRM, 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 P4 TRM registered?

P4 TRM is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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