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P680 FJC

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,121 mi
Last recorded126,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 FJC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,121 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,363 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 119,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 119,308 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc inner face is corroding

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake disc inner face is corroding

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 93%,clearly indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(6.3.1b)The front number plate is slightly damaged within the integral area of the securing devices but not likely to fall off at the time of the inspection

(6.3.1d)The front number plate is slightly dirty

(7.1.1)The rear exhaust silencer hanger is excessively deteriorated and detached

(7.2.2)The fuel pipes front to rear are corroding

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

(2c)There is a slight oil leak that appears to be dripping onto the exhaust system,which is considered dangerous.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 110,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,339 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 98,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 92,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 91,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front pads worn near warning blocks

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nsr tyre slight distortion

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,505 miles

Fuel lines on o/s underside, slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 86,505 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel lines on o/s underside , slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 81,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 81,645 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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P680 FJC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P680 FJC, 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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P680 FJC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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