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P814 VFG

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

237,026 mi
Last recorded237,026 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 VFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 237,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate deteriated

slight play in main steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2011 236,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate deteriated

slight play in main steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 222,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 222,185 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear number plate delaminate

near side rear wheel bearing has slight play

near side shocker damp

offside wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 209,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 209,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre ON legal limits

rear discs rusty

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2008 193,912 miles

crack in n/s/r light lens

fuel lines rusty and corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check all of underbody due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2007 173,156 miles

n/s lower arm rear bush starting to wear

n/s/r reflector broke

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 8 Sep 2006 166,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 166,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 160,356 miles

large engine and gearbox under trays fitted

off side near side front antiroll bar bushes at lower arm advise perishing and movement

off side near side front bottom ball joint boots split

off side near side rear brake discs facurs slight corrosion

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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P814 VFG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P814 VFG, 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 P814 VFG registered?

P814 VFG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P814 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P814 VFG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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