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P916 FFJ

1996 Audi S6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,906 mi
Last recorded182,906 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi S6122,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 FFJ
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 182,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 182,337 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 182,237 miles

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2021 180,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear diff slightly leaking

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 180,623 miles

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs due to car being stood

Fail 24 May 2019 180,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs due to car being stood

Pass 5 Dec 2017 178,401 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 178,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,545 miles

Central exhaust slight blow deteration of box skin

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear on edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 175,743 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to w/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Central exhaust slight blow deteration of box skin

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear on edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 175,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,057 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 168,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 159,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 159,614 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 151,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 151,832 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 133,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,673 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,252 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2006 84,444 miles

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

SCUFFING TO R/H/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 30 Dec 2006 84,444 miles

SCUFFING TO R/H/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 21 Sep 2005 68,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 68,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P916 FFJ is a 1996 Audi S6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 122,266 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 P916 FFJ, 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 30 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P916 FFJ registered?

P916 FFJ is a 1996 Audi S6, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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