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M47 TYP

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,071 mi
Last recorded197,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 TYP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 197,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 194,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 192,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 192,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 189,543 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 189,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 189,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust insecure bracket deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2019 185,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread area cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 185,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread area cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 185,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing housing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 185,431 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre tread area cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferules corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shock housings (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & inner walls damaged / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 185,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre tread area cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferules corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shock housings (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & inner walls damaged / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 180,296 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2010 173,147 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 173,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 164,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 156,352 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 151,842 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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M47 TYP is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M47 TYP, 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.

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What year was M47 TYP registered?

M47 TYP is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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