1997 Audi A6 1.8L Petrol · P963 BDG
1997 Audi A6 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1997. Recorded mileage 195,781 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
P963 BDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2026
- 195,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P963 BDG Mileage History
- 15/04/2024176,210 mi
- 25/04/2025188,490 mi+12,280 mi
- 21/07/2025188,512 mi+22 mi
- 01/07/2026195,773 mi+7,261 mi
- 13/07/2026195,781 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P963 BDG 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 (P963 BDG) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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