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P479 DMS

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,812 mi
Last recorded209,812 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 DMS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 209,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 201,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 201,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 195,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 185,108 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 185,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 169,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight damage front bumper

Fail 4 Jul 2006 154,876 miles

Slight damage to o/s front bumper

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 154,876 miles

Slight damage to o/s front bumper

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

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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P479 DMS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P479 DMS, 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 P479 DMS registered?

P479 DMS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P479 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 DMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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