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P728 MBY

1997 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

general under body corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing badly

rear shock absorbers corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 235,541 miles

rear tyres perishing both offside and nearside

Pass 10 Jun 2016 232,763 miles

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

all tyres perished fronts worn splitting

Fail 7 Jun 2016 232,763 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished fronts worn splitting

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2015 227,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 223,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 219,650 miles

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 May 2013 219,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre near limit

offside rear tyre low on tread

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2012 217,128 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 211,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 206,549 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 206,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 200,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 195,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2007 188,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 179,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 179,132 miles

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

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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P728 MBY is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P728 MBY, 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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P728 MBY is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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