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P742 RYK

1997 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 RYK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 159,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 159,630 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 152,195 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 152,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 145,910 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 145,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 138,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 138,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 128,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 127,462 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 124,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 118,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 109,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine under tray is missing.

front tyres are wearing/worn uneven.

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front track control arm inner bush bonding has started to deterioate.

nearside headlamp on the low limit.

the inner face of the nearside front brake disc is rusted.

wheel rims are scored.

Fail 8 May 2006 109,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine under tray is missing

front tyres are wearing/worn uneven

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front track control arm ,inner bush bonding has started to deteriorate

n/s head lamp aim is on the low limit

the inner face of the n/s front brake disc is rusted

wheel rims are scored

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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P742 RYK is a 1997 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol 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 P742 RYK, 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 P742 RYK registered?

P742 RYK is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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