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P730 UHU

1997 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,811 mi
Last recorded263,811 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 UHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 263,811 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank supporting strap corroded

of side front lens broken

off side rear lens broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 263,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank supporting strap corroded

of side front lens broken

off side rear lens broken.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 257,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 249,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 237,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 227,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 210,618 miles

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

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Dec 2008 210,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Dec 2007 193,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shields fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 193,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shields fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2006 176,296 miles

slight play in steering column top bush †shields fitted top and bottom

Fail 4 Dec 2006 176,296 miles

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

Oil leak

shields fitted top and bottom and rear

slight play in steering column top bush

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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P730 UHU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P730 UHU, 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 P730 UHU registered?

P730 UHU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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