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P668 WCW

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,438 mi
Last recorded175,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 WCW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 175,438 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 175,438 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 175,390 miles

Advise metal brake pipes.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 170,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 170,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 161,701 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 161,701 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all disc lipped and rusty on edges

both no plate damaeged

burning oil

off side head light glass damaged

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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P668 WCW is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P668 WCW, 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 P668 WCW registered?

P668 WCW is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P668 WCW safe to buy?

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