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P889 KRJ

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,771 mi
Last recorded249,771 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 KRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 249,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr disc corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 230,312 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 230,303 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 225,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers split

Fail 8 Jul 2009 225,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 213,344 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 212,485 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bumper loose off side front

Pass 21 Aug 2007 197,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 182,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 169,164 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 169,158 miles

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

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

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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P889 KRJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P889 KRJ, 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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P889 KRJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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