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P585 TGN

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,442 mi
Last recorded176,442 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 TGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 176,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 169,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 161,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 151,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 141,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,161 miles

Oil leak around rear of engine

Fail 17 Apr 2008 108,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,818 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 67,890 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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P585 TGN is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P585 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P585 TGN registered?

P585 TGN is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P585 TGN safe to buy?

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