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P530 MSG

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

221,373 mi
Last recorded221,373 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 MSG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 221,373 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 221,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 218,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 218,309 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil pressure light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 214,482 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 210,528 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 210,527 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety and fire. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 206,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 204,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 204,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 199,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 195,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 195,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 190,092 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 190,092 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 184,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 179,471 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 179,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 173,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 165,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 158,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 152,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 144,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 121,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 116,415 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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P530 MSG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P530 MSG, 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 P530 MSG registered?

P530 MSG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P530 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 MSG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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