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P591 WBV

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,083 mi
Last recorded171,083 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 WBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 171,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f headlamp glass is holed and slightly misted up, although not effecting the beam pattern at time of test

slight play in both front anti roll bar end bushes / complience bushes, not excessive at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2008 171,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f headlamp glass is holed and slightly misted up, although not effecting the beam pattern at time of test

slight play in both front anti roll bar end bushes / complience bushes, not excessive at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2007 168,434 miles

slight play in the n/s/f complience bush, not excessive at time of test

the n/s/f lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bush is coming unbonded, no play at time of test

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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P591 WBV is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P591 WBV, 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 P591 WBV registered?

P591 WBV is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P591 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 WBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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