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P872 BVN

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

237,668 mi
Last recorded237,668 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 BVN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 237,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 227,340 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 227,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 214,260 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 214,241 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 201,670 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 201,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 188,622 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 175,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 160,873 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 160,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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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P872 BVN is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P872 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 P872 BVN registered?

P872 BVN is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P872 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 BVN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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