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P587 CPJ

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

278,434 mi
Last recorded278,434 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 CPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 278,434 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 265,647 miles

front discs corroded on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2011 265,647 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 24 May 2010 252,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate

Pass 11 Jun 2009 248,522 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

front tyres wearing low

slight play in rear wheel bearings

stone chips in screen

Pass 31 May 2008 240,883 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 230,546 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r lamp glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2006 217,426 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower bumper and undertray missing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

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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P587 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P587 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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P587 CPJ is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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