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P51 SRN

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

255,341 mi
Last recorded255,341 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 SRN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 255,341 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 247,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 235,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 224,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 210,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 210,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 197,494 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 187,832 miles

Adviseries as per original MOT test No953084416064

Fail 14 Jan 2006 187,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Advise nearside brake light came on when tapped

Advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Advise thre are some high level brake light bulbs not working

Advise unable to check condition of nearside rear wheel bearing due to the brake binding

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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P51 SRN is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P51 SRN, 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 P51 SRN registered?

P51 SRN is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P51 SRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 SRN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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