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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine fault light on
Front Brake pad wear indicator wires not connected
Reverse light not working
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Body has slight corrosion both front wings
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid. section (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak from differential unit
wires uncovered inside floor area but no visible damage
Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres are wearing on both edges
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cover damaged (1.2.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe towards front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe towards rear (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres are wearing on both edges
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cover damaged (1.2.1d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe towards front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipe towards rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nozzle jet (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens cover slightly damaged (1.2.1c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
all brake discs are pitted and rusted
rear brake pads are well worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight lazy o/f hand brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight lazy o/f hand brake
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight wear in bush on o/s rear lower suspension arm
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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P491 BVJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 P491 BVJ, 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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P491 BVJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 1996.
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