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P531 TUM

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,999 mi
Last recorded163,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 TUM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 163,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 147,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 140,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 140,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 128,186 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 128,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 120,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 108,969 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 108,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

advise front antiroll bar bushes worn †advise rear wishbone bushes worn †advise n/s/f shockabsorber weak

Pass 25 Jul 2005 103,697 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 103,687 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16 †advise rear suspension arm bushes worn

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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P531 TUM is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P531 TUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P531 TUM registered?

P531 TUM is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P531 TUM safe to buy?

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