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P720 RWX

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,990 mi
Last recorded181,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 RWX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 181,990 miles

underside of vehicle fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2010 175,314 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 175,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 169,788 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 169,767 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 163,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 149,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2007 149,354 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2007 148,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 133,543 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 133,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 119,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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P720 RWX is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc 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 P720 RWX, 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 P720 RWX registered?

P720 RWX is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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