1997 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · M128 TDA
1997 Audi A6 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 305,354 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 305,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M128 TDA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 305,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M128 TDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A6 (M128 TDA) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M128 TDA Mileage History
- 05/10/2022305,260 mi
- 27/10/2022305,354 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Multi-Link Suspension WearModerate
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- ABS Module FailureModerate
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