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P54 PYG

1996 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,704 mi
Last recorded191,704 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 PYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 191,704 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside and nearside front coil springs surface corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs surface corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Feb 2015 185,610 miles

rear brake pipe ferrules and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 185,145 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 182,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offsdide and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 28 Dec 2011 182,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offsdide and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2010 180,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 178,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 177,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has bad oil leak

front suspension component nocking

nearside rear tyre bald on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre bald on outer sidewall

unable to inspect brake pads through wheel trims

Pass 25 Sep 2007 174,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 172,133 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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P54 PYG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P54 PYG, 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 P54 PYG registered?

P54 PYG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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