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P494 UFR

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,578 mi
Last recorded177,578 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 UFR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 177,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 177,578 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 172,006 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2015 171,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 166,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 161,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 156,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 152,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 145,748 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 140,787 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 140,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 133,107 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 127,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 115,085 miles

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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P494 UFR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P494 UFR, 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 P494 UFR registered?

P494 UFR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 1996.

Is P494 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 UFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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