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P96 RGT

1997 Audi S6

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,151 mi
Last recorded118,151 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi S6126,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 RGT
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 105,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,684 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 100,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,131 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 95,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,651 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 92,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 86,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 86,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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P96 RGT is a 1997 Audi S6 in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 126,539 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P96 RGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P96 RGT registered?

P96 RGT is a 1997 Audi S6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P96 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 RGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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