MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
333,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front outer c/v boots starting to perish heavily
front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm is slightly bent and compliance bushes are worn slightly
nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges
oil dampness around gearbox area
slight coolant leak from engine area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front outer c/v boots starting to perish heavily
front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm is slightly bent and compliance bushes are worn slightly
nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges
oil dampness around gearbox area
slight coolant leak from engine area
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light illuminated on dashboard
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded
interior rear view mirror slightly loose (not insecure)
nearside and offside front seat backrests slightly loose (not insecure)
offside front outer c/v boot starting to perish (may need attention soon)
rear number plate in slightly poor condition
slight oil dampness around gearbox area
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
surface corrosion to underbody in places
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake warning light illuminated on dashboard
front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded
interior rear view mirror slightly loose (not insecure)
nearside and offside front seat backrests slightly loose (not insecure)
offside front outer c/v boot starting to perish (may need attention soon)
rear number plate in slightly poor condition
slight oil dampness around gearbox area
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
surface corrosion to underbody in places
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
nearside front brake warning wire broken
wear in ignition barrel
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
nearside front brake warning wire broken
nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge
wear in ignition barrel
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some damage to front number plate
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some damage to front number plate
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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P492 EDP is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P492 EDP, 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 EDP is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 1996.
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