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P559 BCK

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,242 mi
Last recorded152,242 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 BCK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 152,242 miles

advacne movement in front seats

advance movement in both rear wheel bearings needs attention

advance unbonding to both front lower arm inner bushes just passed mot test needs attention asap

dent in boot lid

front inner discs corroded and pitted may need attention soon

headlight aims on lower limit

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

throttle pedal incomplete but still works ok

Pass 2 Dec 2006 122,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 122,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 112,535 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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P559 BCK 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 P559 BCK, 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 P559 BCK registered?

P559 BCK is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P559 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 BCK 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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