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P791 JRW

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 JRW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 135,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

emission CO readings just with in limits

Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,255 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,252 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,912 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine under tray loose

front wiper blades split on edges

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 103,277 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,144 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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P791 JRW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P791 JRW, 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 P791 JRW registered?

P791 JRW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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