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P893 GBU

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,621 mi
Last recorded150,621 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2011 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Advise os front washer jet blocked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 137,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 128,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 128,978 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 115,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 103,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,855 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P893 GBU is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P893 GBU, 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 P893 GBU registered?

P893 GBU is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P893 GBU safe to buy?

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