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P540 HVV

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,028 mi
Last recorded155,028 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 HVV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 155,028 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 155,028 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 151,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 151,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 147,847 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 147,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 144,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 143,996 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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P540 HVV is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P540 HVV, 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 P540 HVV registered?

P540 HVV is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P540 HVV safe to buy?

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