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P950 GKJ

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

260,885 mi
Last recorded260,885 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 GKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 260,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 256,502 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 253,024 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 250,021 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 250,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 244,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 240,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 234,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 229,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 223,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 216,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 211,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 211,761 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 203,438 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 197,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 192,231 miles

rear discs wearing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 184,219 miles

pad light on,both rear tyres 1.6mm,osr disc worn

Pass 8 Dec 2007 76,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 170,040 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 165,762 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 165,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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P950 GKJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P950 GKJ, 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 P950 GKJ registered?

P950 GKJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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