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P652 BTT

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,408 mi
Last recorded207,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 BTT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 207,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

petrol pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 192,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 192,735 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 293,880 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel pipes slighty corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 293,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel pipes slighty corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 275,883 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 253,944 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 241,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Nov 2010 240,811 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 229,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 144,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 137,269 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 137,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 131,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 126,311 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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P652 BTT is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P652 BTT, 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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P652 BTT is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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