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P481 YGF

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 188,045 miles

engine tickover slightly high

number plates becoming discoloured

Fail 5 Oct 2009 188,045 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

number plates becoming discoloured

Pass 26 Nov 2008 173,559 miles

both number plates becoming discoloured

hole in offside headlight glass

Pass 22 Nov 2007 155,731 miles

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2006 140,604 miles

damage on front number plate

damage on offside headlight glass

Pass 7 Dec 2005 124,928 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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P481 YGF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P481 YGF, 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 P481 YGF registered?

P481 YGF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P481 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 YGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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