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P761 CJR

1997 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 CJR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 121,171 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

horn just passing mot

front and rear springs corroded

front brake pipes corroded

chip in zone b

nearside door mirror slightly loose

oil leak from engine

rear flexi ferules corroded

rear p valves mounts corroded and split

rear tyre side walls starting to crack

rear tyres getting low

some dash bulbs inop

tyre size 205/55/16

wheel arches corroded

wipers noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2010 117,954 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear hand brake lever has slightly restricted movement

oil leak from engine

rear brake p valves corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings(roller bearings)

tyre size 205/55/r16

Fail 16 Mar 2010 117,954 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear hand brake lever has slightly restricted movement

obstruction in windscreen

oil leak from engine

rear brake p valves corroded

rear discs corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

slight play in rear wheel bearings(roller bearings)

tyre size 205/55/r16

Fail 13 Mar 2009 110,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 110,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,397 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and ferules

corrosion on rear discs

exhaust corroded (not leaking)

p valves corroded

pads hard to see

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2008 105,243 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion on brake pipes and ferules

corrosion on rear discs

exhaust corroded (not leaking)

p valves corroded

pads hard to see

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2007 100,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 95,315 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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P761 CJR is a 1997 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P761 CJR, 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 P761 CJR registered?

P761 CJR is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P761 CJR safe to buy?

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