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P496 SWW

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 106,861 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 105,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,470 miles

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,470 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,674 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,881 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,945 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES DELAMINATING OK FOR TEST.KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEARING RACK BUT NO FREE PLAY DETECTED,

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,989 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,437 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 87,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 87,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,630 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)

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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P496 SWW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P496 SWW, 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 P496 SWW registered?

P496 SWW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P496 SWW safe to buy?

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