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P571 CPJ

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,883 mi
Last recorded199,883 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 CPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 199,883 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished also has two nails in the same area

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

Offside Rear perished also has a nail on the inner edge

coolant leaking

fuel pipes/lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 199,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished also has two nails in the same area

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

Offside Rear perished also has a nail on the inner edge

coolant leaking

fuel pipes/lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 192,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 192,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 181,214 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 181,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 167,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty!

Pass 13 Jun 2011 155,545 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty!

Pass 14 Jun 2010 144,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 132,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 105,332 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 105,332 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,308 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

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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P571 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P571 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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What year was P571 CPJ registered?

P571 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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