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P686 UBW

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,713 mi
Last recorded119,713 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,713 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 113,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,527 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 95,445 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 89,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 84,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 79,344 miles

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

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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P686 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P686 UBW, 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 P686 UBW registered?

P686 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P686 UBW safe to buy?

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