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P542 CPJ

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,926 mi
Last recorded172,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 CPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 172,926 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 172,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 167,521 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 167,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 139,777 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on but all brake pads ok

Pass 30 Apr 2012 130,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 119,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

minor play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2011 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

both sides front strut dust covers deteriorated

minor play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low

water low

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre stop 1bulb out

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,953 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf h/lamp chip in glass

rear no plate breaking down

Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,528 miles

nsf h/lamp chip in glass

rear no plate breaking down

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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P542 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P542 CPJ, 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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P542 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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