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P582 XTT

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,611 mi
Last recorded169,611 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 XTT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 169,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 169,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 166,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 166,643 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 164,575 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 164,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 162,538 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 162,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 161,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 161,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe come off under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 157,674 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 156,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroding

noise from INSIDE camshaft drive belt cover

throttle pedal incomplete

Fail 10 Aug 2017 156,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroding

noise from INSIDE camshaft drive belt cover

throttle pedal incomplete

Pass 19 Aug 2016 156,009 miles

Rear Silencer Clamp Corroding

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

Under Body Fuel Pipes Corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear silencer hangar broken but system adequately supported

Pass 22 Aug 2014 154,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 153,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 152,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 151,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

major gearbox oil leak

rear reagistration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 15 Aug 2011 151,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel pipes corroded

major gearbox oil leak

rear reagistration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 13 Aug 2010 149,009 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front pads 4000 miles approx

Fail 11 Aug 2010 149,009 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate cracked

front pads 4000 miles approx

Pass 20 Aug 2009 142,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

two segments of centre stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Aug 2009 142,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

two segments of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2008 133,701 miles

Both front tyres wear on edges.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 127,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P582 XTT is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P582 XTT, 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 P582 XTT registered?

P582 XTT is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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