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L9 RFP

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,069 mi
Last recorded125,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 RFP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,069 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,839 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 124,839 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,133 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 124,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,115 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 121,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,489 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 112,542 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 109,281 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 109,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,978 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 101,907 miles

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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L9 RFP is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L9 RFP, 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 30 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 RFP registered?

L9 RFP is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L9 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 RFP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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