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P572 APM

1996 Audi A6

Bronze Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 APM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 143,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 143,207 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,657 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolts through the nsf downpipe are corroded almost all the way through

both front down pipes corroded at the joints

both front seat belts slow to retract

washers slightly weak but still clearing screen

Fail 10 Aug 2012 137,657 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bolts through the nsf downpipe are corroded almost all the way through

both front down pipes corroded at the joints

both front seat belts slow to retract

washers slightly weak but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Aug 2011 129,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 116,642 miles

Front offside brake pad depth warning sensor cable broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front lower ball-joint dust/dirt cover deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,642 miles

Front offside brake pad depth warning sensor cable broken

Offside front lower ball-joint dust/dirt cover deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 108,040 miles

Offside ball joint cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 100,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P572 APM is a 1996 Audi A6 in Bronze with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P572 APM, 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 P572 APM registered?

P572 APM is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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