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P482 UDG

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

255,200 mi
Last recorded255,200 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 UDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 255,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 255,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working n/s and o/s (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 245,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2018 245,129 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s front brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 239,267 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 239,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 236,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 236,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 233,983 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 230,873 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 225,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 225,426 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 220,349 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 215,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 208,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 199,366 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 199,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhuast rubber mount to middlebox is ripped in half but still supports the exhaust system

fuel pipes running down offside of car underneith are slightly corroded

nearside front and offside front wiperblades smearing

no hand brake warning light

Pass 23 Oct 2008 189,608 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 189,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 178,321 miles

advisory stand from previous test

Fail 19 Oct 2007 178,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2006 169,012 miles

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2005 158,196 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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P482 UDG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P482 UDG, 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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P482 UDG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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