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P551 JJW

1997 Audi A6

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,636 mi
Last recorded147,636 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 JJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 147,636 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 144,503 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 144,503 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Discs slightly worn

O/S/R Disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 141,833 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 141,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 139,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 139,526 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 136,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 134,597 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 134,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 129,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 129,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P551 JJW is a 1997 Audi A6 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P551 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 P551 JJW registered?

P551 JJW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P551 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 JJW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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