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P833 MLK

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,338 mi
Last recorded138,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,338 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage on the inner sidewall.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 138,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage on the inner sidewall.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

Offside front brake hoses deteriorated.

Offside front side lamp bulb deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 131,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rusty

front flexi loose secure at the time of test

nearside rear and both fronts are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light is flashing, level and braking system was all ok at the time of test

front number plate is cracked

vehicle all muddy

Fail 22 Jun 2013 106,104 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light is flashing, level and braking system was all ok at the time of test

front number plate is cracked

vehicle all muddy

Pass 16 Jun 2012 119,695 miles

Front and rear brake discs are very badly worn.

Front brake pads are worn to the limits.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 119,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake discs and pads badly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,558 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are wearing low.

Both front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front suspension strut is starting to leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,556 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front and rear brake discs are wearing low.

Both front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front suspension strut is staring to leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,380 miles

front brake pads gettin g low.

near side front lower arm rear bush split to limit.

near side front tyre low on edge of tread.

off side front tyre low on outer edge of tread.

posible wear to off side front top mounting bearing as noise can be heard occasionaly on right turn but no play or rougtness detected at time of test.

steering rack makes knocking noise in one place on right turn but no play detected at time of test.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 105,378 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads gettin g low.

near sude front tyre getting low on edge of tread.

off siude front tyre low on outer edge of tread/

possible slight wear to off side front top suspension mount bearing (but noise could be fromt rack) no play at time of test.

steering rack makes knocking noise in one place on right turn but no play detected at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 99,641 miles

Noises from offside front suspension.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 92,328 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,219 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 88,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P833 MLK is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P833 MLK, 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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P833 MLK is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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