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P797 UBW

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,412 mi
Last recorded88,412 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,412 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front 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 both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre fitted on the wrong way round inside out

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear passenger doors not opening from the inside

surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2023 88,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front 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 both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre fitted on the wrong way round inside out

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear passenger doors not opening from the inside

surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,861 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 207,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 207,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 207,379 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 207,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet safety catch seized

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 207,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 196,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 183,737 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 183,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 164,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 166,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 147,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P797 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P797 UBW, 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 P797 UBW registered?

P797 UBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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