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P994 MVT

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,071 mi
Last recorded160,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 MVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 160,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel pipes heavily corroded underside at rear

Pass 4 Jun 2013 155,794 miles

Both side rear inner brake pads appear to be low.

Exhaust blow at the front of catalyst area

Inner faces of both front brake discs corroding

Judder when brakes are applied at low speeds. may be a problem in the ABS system - advise early attention.

N/s rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

O/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

O/s rear brake disc corroding.

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings-advise earlty attention

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2012 152,593 miles

all rear fuel lines corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

towing electirc socket flap missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 144,821 miles

all rear fuel hoses badly corroded

rear brake hose ferrals corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 137,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 132,468 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 127,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 127,685 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 122,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 117,499 miles

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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P994 MVT is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P994 MVT, 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 P994 MVT registered?

P994 MVT is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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