CarVerify

Free Car Check

P592 TCA

1997 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

211,754 mi
Last recorded211,754 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 TCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 211,754 miles

both front shock absorber shields adrift n/s split

corrosion on inner face of the o/s/f brake disc

damage to o/s/r wing

engine noisey

front nearside bumper loose

judder n/s/f brake

o/s headlamp damaged

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

some elements of the high level stop lamp not working

washer jet partially blocked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 211,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front shock absorber shields adrift n/s split

corrosion on inner face of the o/s/f brake disc

damage to o/s/r wing

engine noisey

front nearside bumper loose

judder n/s/f brake

o/s headlamp damaged

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

some elements of the high level stop lamp not working

washer jet partially blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2010 198,719 miles

3 elements of high level stop lamp n/w

condensation in o/s headlamp

corrrosion on brake pipes into rear flexible hoses

front brake discs corroded

n/s washer jet n/w

o/s headlamp holed

o/s washer jet aimed high

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 185,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 184,858 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 175,987 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

cracking to n/s/f flexible brake hose

front indicators show white light

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

two elements of high level stop lamp n/w

Fail 8 Jan 2008 175,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

cracking to n/s/f flexible brake hose

front indicators show white light

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

two elements of high level stop lamp n/w

Pass 8 Jan 2007 169,378 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake discs corroded/worn

front track control arm outer bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

n/s/f track conrtol arm inner bush deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2007 169,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake discs corroded/worn

front track control arm outer bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f track control arm inner bush deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2006 165,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 165,228 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P592 TCA is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P592 TCA, 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

How do I check the history of P592 TCA?

You can check the full history of P592 TCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P592 TCA registered?

P592 TCA is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P592 TCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 TCA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P592 TCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P592 TCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.