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P83 FOV

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Oct 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2008

condensation in offside headlamp

metal fuel lines corroding

nearside rear foot and handbrakes lagging

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight exhaust leak at centre joint

stone chip in offside headlamp lens

Pass 27 Sep 2007 156,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one bulb in eye level brake light not working

slight exhaust leak from centre section front joint

Fail 27 Sep 2007 156,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one bulb in eye level brake light not working

slight exhaust leak from centre section front joint

Fail 14 Sep 2006 147,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal fuel lines starting to corrode

offside front seatbelt stalk incomplete

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2006 147,559 miles

metal fuel lines starting to corrode

offside front seatbelt stalk incomplete

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2005 140,333 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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P83 FOV is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P83 FOV, 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 P83 FOV registered?

P83 FOV is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P83 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 FOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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