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P518 TUM

1997 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,725 mi
Last recorded124,725 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 TUM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 124,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 115,474 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 115,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 109,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 109,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,893 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 99,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 99,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PLAY AT O/S/REAR WHEEL /FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

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 TUM is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P518 TUM, 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 TUM registered?

P518 TUM is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P518 TUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 TUM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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