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P549 KRJ

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

232,871 mi
Last recorded232,871 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 KRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 232,871 miles

Bolt missing from OS catalyst flange.

Main beam doesn't operate on 'flash'.

NSF outer cv boot twisted and leaking.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 232,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Bolt missing from OS catalyst flange.

Main beam doesn't operate on 'flash'.

NSF outer cv boot twisted and leaking.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 226,849 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 221,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 221,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 221,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 212,300 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 212,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 207,898 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

both side front lower arm suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2006 197,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 197,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust front pipe heatshields badly deteriorated

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2005 172,741 miles

front exhaust heat shield is loose

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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P549 KRJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P549 KRJ, 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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P549 KRJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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