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P518 JJW

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,339 mi
Last recorded169,339 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 JJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 169,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front registration plate damage

Fail 13 Dec 2007 169,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front registration plate damage

Pass 18 Dec 2006 161,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 154,657 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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P518 JJW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P518 JJW, 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 P518 JJW registered?

P518 JJW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P518 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 JJW 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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