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P875 KBC

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,492 mi
Last recorded145,492 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 KBC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 145,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 145,484 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 131,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 120,215 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,726 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 113,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 113,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,152 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 108,150 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 101,665 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,619 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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P875 KBC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P875 KBC, 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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P875 KBC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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