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P501 APA

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 APA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 126,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 123,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,080 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 120,080 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 109,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 105,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,567 miles

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 101,448 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P501 APA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P501 APA, 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 P501 APA registered?

P501 APA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P501 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 APA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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