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P4 RBP

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,633 mi
Last recorded172,633 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 RBP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 172,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 172,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 161,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 161,019 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F+N/S/R TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

REAR DIFF HAS EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Jul 2006 148,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 148,900 miles

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

Nearside 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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P4 RBP is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P4 RBP, 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 P4 RBP registered?

P4 RBP is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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