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P246 LSF

1996 Audi S6

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,493 mi
Last recorded134,493 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi S6122,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LSF
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 134,493 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 134,490 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 124,126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 124,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 115,059 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 114,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 103,299 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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P246 LSF is a 1996 Audi S6 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 122,266 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P246 LSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P246 LSF registered?

P246 LSF is a 1996 Audi S6, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P246 LSF safe to buy?

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