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P693 XFR

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,521 mi
Last recorded117,521 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 XFR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,251 miles

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

front brake disks becoming corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,975 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 100,514 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine very noisy (top end).

Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,078 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces outter edge slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

power steering fluid on n/s front subframe unable to see leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,405 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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P693 XFR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P693 XFR, 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 P693 XFR registered?

P693 XFR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P693 XFR safe to buy?

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