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P741 TGF

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,712 mi
Last recorded156,712 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 TGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 156,712 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 154,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 151,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 142,433 miles

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

fuel lines slightly rusty.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,241 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 135,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 128,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 124,174 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 120,372 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,662 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 20 Feb 2008 110,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 105,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 98,223 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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P741 TGF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P741 TGF, 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 P741 TGF registered?

P741 TGF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P741 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P741 TGF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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