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P719 UBW

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,298 mi
Last recorded179,298 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 179,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 164,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres slight cracks on inside walls

tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 151,224 miles

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

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 151,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 137,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2010 124,725 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 111,198 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 1 Aug 2009 111,198 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,627 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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P719 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P719 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 P719 UBW registered?

P719 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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