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P636 WGC

1997 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,692 mi
Last recorded109,692 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 WGC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 109,692 miles

From shock absorbers poor

Front suspension arm bushes worn

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

Nearside front headlamp pattern poor

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

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

Offside front seatbelt fluffing

Slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 109,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

From shock absorbers poor

Front suspension arm bushes worn

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

Nearside front headlamp pattern poor

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

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

Offside front seatbelt fluffing

Slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 105,233 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 105,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside front head lamp loose

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,557 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,569 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2013 97,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre damaged on outter sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,641 miles

Accelerator pedal damaged

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Part of centre brake light not working

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

Small chip in windscreen

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,994 miles

Acelerator pedal rubber missing

Front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Acelerator pedal rubber missing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,819 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,090 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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P636 WGC is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P636 WGC, 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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P636 WGC is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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