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P504 VEH

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,592 mi
Last recorded212,592 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 VEH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 212,592 miles

offside front wing corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 212,592 miles

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 192,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 177,537 miles

1 exhaust front flexible pipe slightly deterioted

2 corrosion on offside fron wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 160,924 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 160,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 2 Mar 2010 151,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr brakes slightly uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2010 151,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr brakes slightly uneven

Pass 3 Mar 2009 144,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 138,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 130,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 122,265 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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P504 VEH is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P504 VEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P504 VEH registered?

P504 VEH is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P504 VEH safe to buy?

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