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P864 RYM

1996 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

269,218 mi
Last recorded269,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 269,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 267,019 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 267,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 258,108 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 258,108 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 252,827 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 252,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 247,742 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox and rear diff ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 241,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 234,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 234,436 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 227,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 222,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 216,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 216,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 204,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 204,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 191,908 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 191,908 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 175,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 175,050 miles

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe corroding

nearside front tyre worn on inner

nearside rear disc and pad showing signs of over heating

rear nearside shosher has slight play in upper bush

Pass 26 Sep 2007 159,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 143,838 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 143,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P864 RYM is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P864 RYM, 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 P864 RYM registered?

P864 RYM is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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