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P512 EUX

1997 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,657 mi
Last recorded159,657 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 EUX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 159,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 148,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 138,793 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 138,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

Brake warning light on all the time

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slightplay and noise

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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P512 EUX is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P512 EUX, 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 P512 EUX registered?

P512 EUX is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P512 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 EUX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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