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P955 GKJ

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

246,054 mi
Last recorded246,054 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 GKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 246,054 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 246,041 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 239,019 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 239,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 230,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 217,599 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 206,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 196,291 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin and starting to split and seperate

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 21 Jun 2013 196,291 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin and starting to split and seperate

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2012 188,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 178,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs excessively coroded

n/s outer cv boot in poor condition

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2010 170,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 158,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 145,962 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/r +n/s/f tyres starting towear on sides +-2mm

rearno plate starting to discolour

Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,260 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 118,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2005 111,682 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 111,682 miles

Offside 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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P955 GKJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P955 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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P955 GKJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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