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P24 VRG

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,330 mi
Last recorded220,330 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 VRG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 220,330 miles

All brake discs pitted (inner faces)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 207,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 197,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 197,647 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 187,190 miles

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

brake pad w/light on

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 9 Feb 2009 187,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad w/light on

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 4 Feb 2008 175,447 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 175,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 162,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 148,274 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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P24 VRG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P24 VRG, 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 P24 VRG registered?

P24 VRG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P24 VRG safe to buy?

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