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A6 OEO

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,093 mi
Last recorded189,093 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OEO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 189,093 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 189,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 185,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2010 175,233 miles

all brake disc,s slightly corrpded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 174,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 174,809 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 173,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 170,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 170,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 166,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

middle exhaust box baffles broken up

Fail 23 Jan 2006 166,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mid exhaust box baffales broken up

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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A6 OEO is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 OEO, 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 A6 OEO registered?

A6 OEO is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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