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P492 COM

1996 Audi A6

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

200,131 mi
Last recorded200,131 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 COM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 200,131 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 193,456 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 190,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes worn !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes worn !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 189,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2021 179,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 175,838 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 170,951 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 170,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 165,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 165,883 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 163,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 163,311 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear outer cv boots loose / clips missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 157,417 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 157,417 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,829 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 149,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 142,652 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)

osr tyre slightly distorted on inner edge and at 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2009 134,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 134,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 126,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 100,446 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 100,446 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P492 COM is a 1996 Audi A6 in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P492 COM, 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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P492 COM is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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