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P718 MLK

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

229,242 mi
Last recorded229,242 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 229,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 222,349 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 222,335 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 216,383 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 216,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 207,584 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing

rear brake limiter valves corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 197,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 196,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 189,610 miles

cv gaiters perished

osf suspension bush started to part from housing

rear brake flexis ferrules rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2009 189,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cv gaiters perished

osf suspension bush started to part from housing

rear brake flexis ferrules rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2008 187,521 miles

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

front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake flexi ferrales rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2007 185,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 175,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 175,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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P718 MLK is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P718 MLK, 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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P718 MLK is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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