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P871 BVN

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 BVN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 108,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 103,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 97,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged but still within pass limits

outer track control arm bushes worn with play and movement ..both sides front

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,398 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no plate cracked front

Fail 22 Jan 2008 90,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 86,389 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 80,660 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 80,660 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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P871 BVN is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P871 BVN, 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 P871 BVN registered?

P871 BVN is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P871 BVN safe to buy?

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