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P47 EBL

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,067 mi
Last recorded164,067 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 164,067 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 164,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 152,275 miles

Coil springs slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2009 152,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 139,728 miles

21% imbalance on f/brakes on rbt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on on dash

front & rear brake discs fairly badly deteriated

o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

screen wahers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2008 139,728 miles

21% imbalance on f/brakes on rbt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on on dash

front & rear brake discs fairly badly deteriated

o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

screen wahers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2007 130,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

f/brake discs deteriated

r/no.plate deteriated

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 121,078 miles

Both front shocker weak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 121,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shockers weak

Oil leak from engine n/s

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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P47 EBL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol 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 P47 EBL, 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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P47 EBL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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