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P491 BVJ

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

347,120 mi
Last recorded347,120 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 BVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 347,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 342,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 337,956 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 333,391 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 332,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 326,534 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 326,534 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 316,926 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 303,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 293,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 277,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 277,807 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 266,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 263,399 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 263,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 257,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 257,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 250,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight lazy o/f hand brake

Fail 20 Jun 2009 250,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 243,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 243,803 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 235,079 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 235,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 226,832 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 226,832 miles

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?

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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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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