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P666 URS

1997 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 URS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,091 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,675 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,671 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 90,642 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,498 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (7.2.2)

SLIGHT BINDING OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (7.2.2)

SLIGHT BINDING OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,925 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,376 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,483 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the outer wall

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 79,307 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slightly corroded and minor leak from centre exhaust

Pass 4 May 2010 74,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,698 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,323 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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P666 URS is a 1997 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P666 URS, 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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P666 URS is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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