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P867 RNF

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,368 mi
Last recorded156,368 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 RNF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 156,368 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 152,455 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 148,190 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 148,179 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 144,207 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 144,205 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 138,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2007 138,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 133,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 133,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 127,201 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 127,201 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P867 RNF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P867 RNF, 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 P867 RNF registered?

P867 RNF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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