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P761 FAV

1997 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,673 mi
Last recorded230,673 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 FAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 230,673 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 229,651 miles

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

exhaust clamp loose and one rubber hanger detatched

Fail 21 Mar 2013 229,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 225,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 225,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 223,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 223,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 209,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 209,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 195,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 179,707 miles

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

Low tone horn not working.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 163,179 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate lights very dim

Rear washer inop

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 147,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 133,281 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 133,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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 FAV is a 1997 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P761 FAV, 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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P761 FAV is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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