1997 Audi A6 2.8L Petrol · P898 GFC
1997 Audi A6 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09/06/1997. Recorded mileage 233,805 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2771cc
P898 GFC Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 233,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (66 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P898 GFC Mileage History
- 05/08/2005162,232 mi
- 08/08/2005162,274 mi+42 mi
- 12/07/2006177,371 mi+15,097 mi
- 14/07/2006177,371 mi
- 16/08/2007188,708 mi+11,337 mi
- 15/08/2008193,055 mi+4,347 mi
- 13/08/2009196,713 mi+3,658 mi
- 20/08/2009196,718 mi+5 mi
- 02/06/2011203,573 mi+6,855 mi
- 11/06/2012205,890 mi+2,317 mi
- 07/06/2013209,068 mi+3,178 mi
- 20/06/2014212,652 mi+3,584 mi
- 15/06/2015217,295 mi+4,643 mi
- 15/06/2015217,295 mi
- 15/06/2016221,765 mi+4,470 mi
- 16/06/2017223,833 mi+2,068 mi
- 23/06/2017223,836 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/2018224,532 mi+696 mi
- 17/07/2019227,205 mi+2,673 mi
- 18/07/2019227,205 mi
- 20/01/2021228,868 mi+1,663 mi
- 15/03/2021228,987 mi+119 mi
- 15/03/2022229,673 mi+686 mi
- 03/07/2023233,162 mi+3,489 mi
- 19/08/2023233,176 mi+14 mi
- 19/08/2023233,176 mi
- 02/09/2024233,320 mi+144 mi
- 11/09/2024233,349 mi+29 mi
- 08/09/2025233,797 mi+448 mi
- 18/09/2025233,805 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,557 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
P898 GFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A6 (P898 GFC) between August 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (66 issues), Brakes (57 issues), Tyres (31 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (21 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 203 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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