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P502 GPY

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,777 mi
Last recorded212,777 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 GPY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 212,777 miles

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

Offside and nearside front wing edges taped.

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 211,314 miles

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

Nearside front wing edge taped.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some corrosion of offside front wing edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 209,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 209,683 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 207,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 207,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 205,228 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall surface scufted.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 200,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some variation of foot brake effect on nearside front brake.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 195,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 195,235 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 187,633 miles

Offside rear hand brake effect much less than nearside.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 179,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 171,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 162,773 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P502 GPY is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P502 GPY, 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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P502 GPY is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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