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P859 KCA

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,548 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 113,945 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust to downpipe joint corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust to downpipe joint corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,712 miles

all 4 tyres on limit

both rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak, under engine

Fail 26 Apr 2011 107,712 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak, under engine

all 4 tyres on limit

Pass 12 Dec 2009 97,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,964 miles

pad warning light on,front discs scored.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 94,108 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 92,539 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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P859 KCA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P859 KCA, 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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P859 KCA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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