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P555 JEF

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,184 mi
Last recorded134,184 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 JEF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 134,184 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 129,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water leak and overheating

Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,446 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 124,445 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 121,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 119,029 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/60/15v

Fail 30 Aug 2007 109,495 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/60/15V

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,499 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 101,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGES 205/60/15V

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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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P555 JEF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P555 JEF, 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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P555 JEF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P555 JEF safe to buy?

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