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P771 BPE

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,686 mi
Last recorded156,686 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 BPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 156,686 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 156,686 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 154,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 154,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 150,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 148,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 146,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 144,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 142,666 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2007 139,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 139,086 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 136,782 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 136,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 134,229 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 134,251 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P771 BPE is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P771 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P771 BPE registered?

P771 BPE is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P771 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P771 BPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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