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P5 CED

1997 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,993 mi
Last recorded75,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 CED
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,993 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 75,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both n/s and o/s rear inner rear whishbone pan bushes

rear exhaust box clamp poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,293 miles

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

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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P5 CED is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P5 CED, 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 P5 CED registered?

P5 CED is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P5 CED safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 CED shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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