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P602 LCA

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,595 mi
Last recorded186,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 LCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 186,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 186,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 165,663 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have a slight weap

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Mar 2010 165,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexy brake pipes slightly corroded

both front shocker absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust section has a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front back wishbone bush becoming unbonded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2009 150,015 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 134,100 miles

cat to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 117,701 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,372 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2005 90,160 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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P602 LCA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P602 LCA, 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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P602 LCA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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