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P706 RYO

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

213,916 mi
Last recorded213,916 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 RYO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 213,916 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 210,438 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 210,438 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 206,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

abs intermittentfault

Fail 8 Oct 2011 206,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs intermittentfault

Pass 12 Oct 2010 198,440 miles

both front and both rear sides discs slight worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 198,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

both front and both rear sides discs slight worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 197,258 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 197,021 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

tracking / wheel alignment

Pass 13 Dec 2006 183,467 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 183,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 167,614 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 167,614 miles

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

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

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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P706 RYO is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P706 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P706 RYO registered?

P706 RYO is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P706 RYO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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