1997 Audi A6 2.2L Petrol · P29 LMH
1997 Audi A6 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 166,663 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P29 LMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
- 166,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P29 LMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A6 (P29 LMH) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P29 LMH Mileage History
- 04/02/2022128,112 mi
- 09/02/2023133,181 mi+5,069 mi
- 09/02/2023133,181 mi
- 06/02/2024166,663 mi+33,482 mi
- 13/02/2024166,663 mi
Average of roughly 19,049 miles per year across 5 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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