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P476 SWW

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,483 mi
Last recorded149,483 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 149,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 131,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 131,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 122,287 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 122,274 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 96,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 96,058 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 83,372 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P476 SWW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P476 SWW, 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 P476 SWW registered?

P476 SWW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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