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P59 VJR

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,502 mi
Last recorded225,502 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 VJR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 225,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 209,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 189,367 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 177,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 171,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 161,490 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 150,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 150,791 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 140,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advisory. surface corrosion noted on brake discs front and rear.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 140,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 136,286 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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P59 VJR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P59 VJR, 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 P59 VJR registered?

P59 VJR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P59 VJR safe to buy?

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