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P716 UBW

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,404 mi
Last recorded199,404 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 199,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 198,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 198,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 198,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 198,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 197,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 196,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2016 196,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 190,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 184,119 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 178,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 173,717 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 173,629 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 164,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 155,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 147,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 139,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 130,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 120,512 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 120,415 miles

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

Offside Brake hose excessively 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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P716 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P716 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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P716 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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