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P843 HNB

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,787 mi
Last recorded171,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 HNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 171,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 169,994 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 169,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 165,466 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 165,466 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)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 161,223 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 156,897 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 156,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 152,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 147,273 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 141,979 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 137,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 130,895 miles

OIL LEAK , SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINTS , SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Pass 5 Jan 2006 124,034 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE , BOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN , SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS , FRONT TYREWS WEARING ON OUTER EDGES . ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT 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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P843 HNB is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P843 HNB, 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 P843 HNB registered?

P843 HNB is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P843 HNB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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