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P577 BRD

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,652 mi
Last recorded177,652 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 BRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 177,652 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 171,951 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 165,630 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 165,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 157,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 157,989 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 148,244 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 148,243 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 135,991 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 135,991 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P577 BRD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P577 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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What year was P577 BRD registered?

P577 BRD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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