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P513 WAT

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

138,637 mi
Last recorded138,637 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 WAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 138,637 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 138,636 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 138,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 127,310 miles

Airbag light on.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2007 127,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 115,505 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 115,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake warning lamp is flashing on

Fail 11 Mar 2006 115,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P513 WAT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P513 WAT, 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 P513 WAT registered?

P513 WAT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P513 WAT safe to buy?

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