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P821 SMW

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,973 mi
Last recorded148,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 SMW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 148,973 miles

old fluid around p.a.s.resiviour....rear exhaust clamp corroded....crack in n/s/r light lenz....

Pass 12 Oct 2007 144,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 139,054 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 139,051 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear exhaust bracket corroding....n/s/r tyre close to limit....slight play in both rear wheel bearings....

Pass 12 Oct 2005 134,753 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 134,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rear section fouling chassi

hub caps fitted time of test

near side rear tyre on 2mm

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front shock dust cover split

oil leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underbelly sheild fitted time of test

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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P821 SMW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P821 SMW, 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 P821 SMW registered?

P821 SMW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P821 SMW shows 6 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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