MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust heavily corroded
offside front shocker starting to leak
rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes in lower track control arms worn
o/s/f exhaust downpipe flange bolts to intermediate section corroded
o/s/f lower track control arm rear bush split
rear service brake showing imbalance
both number plates beginning to delaminate (still legible at 10 metres)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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P491 DMS 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 66.7%.
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 P491 DMS, 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 P491 DMS registered?
P491 DMS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 1996.
Is P491 DMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P491 DMS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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