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P727 BLS

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,588 mi
Last recorded198,588 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 198,588 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2017 198,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 191,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 184,657 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 184,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 176,295 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 176,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 165,632 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 165,620 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 155,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 145,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 134,712 miles

advise - Replace o/s track rod end

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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P727 BLS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P727 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 P727 BLS registered?

P727 BLS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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