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P679 COM

1997 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

265,289 mi
Last recorded265,289 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 COM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 265,289 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2013 265,249 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 249,693 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 249,422 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 222,799 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 222,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2010 197,453 miles

both rear lower bushes condition

n/s/r wheel bearing play

Fail 4 Feb 2010 197,243 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear lower bushes condition

n/s/r wheel bearing play

Pass 19 Jan 2009 175,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

corrosion on underbody fuel pipes.

slight cracking on P.A.S belt.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 156,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fan belts sweaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 149,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 142,320 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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P679 COM is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P679 COM, 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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P679 COM is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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