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B2 NSU

1997 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,575 mi
Last recorded86,575 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A6133,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NSU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 86,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front most (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front most (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 May 2015 84,414 miles

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

slight cracking both tyre treads and tyre walls

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,692 miles

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

both front shocker boots split

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r bump stop adrift

Fail 29 May 2014 80,575 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front shocker boots split

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r bump stop adrift

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,264 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 64,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,735 miles

nearside front tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,437 miles

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

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

both front indicator bulbs begining to show white

both front shock absorber dust gators split

both rear tyres begining to perish

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,100 miles

all exhaust nuts bolts corroded

front indicator bulbs showing white

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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B2 NSU is a 1997 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 133,271 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 B2 NSU, 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 29 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B2 NSU registered?

B2 NSU is a 1997 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is B2 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 NSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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