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P709 BLS

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,344 mi
Last recorded132,344 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 132,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,497 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 120,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,662 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P709 BLS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P709 BLS, 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 P709 BLS registered?

P709 BLS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P709 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 BLS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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