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P564 HWC

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,995 mi
Last recorded111,995 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,995 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,520 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 104,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,995 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,537 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 96,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,555 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

air bag warning lamp is staying on

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,670 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 86,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 75,665 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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P564 HWC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P564 HWC, 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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P564 HWC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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