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P557 BRD

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,583 mi
Last recorded145,583 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 145,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 139,707 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 136,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter pipe seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,288 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 133,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 129,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 120,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,010 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high beam ?

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f washer jet needs cleaning

o/s/r tyre slight perrishing in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,955 miles

o/s front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes advance wear

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,942 miles

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

o/s front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes advance wear

o/s front tyre close to legall limit

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,493 miles

front brake discs and pads advance wear

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

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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P557 BRD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P557 BRD, 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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P557 BRD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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