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P612 MBF

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

280,113 mi
Last recorded280,113 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 280,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 280,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 280,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front strut top bearing seized

Slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 270,308 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 270,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank damp

Pass 22 Aug 2012 263,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 263,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 252,751 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front discs worn & pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 252,733 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear disc heavily pitted

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front discs worn & pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 244,522 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 244,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 234,868 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 234,859 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 220,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 220,900 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 212,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight diesel fuel leak

Fail 12 Jul 2007 212,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight diesel leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 207,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 207,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 207,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both number plates slightly damaged/obscured

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P612 MBF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P612 MBF, 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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P612 MBF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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