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FHZ 8135

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 8135
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,198 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 120,198 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 117,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 117,556 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,105 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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FHZ 8135 is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FHZ 8135, 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 FHZ 8135 registered?

FHZ 8135 is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is FHZ 8135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 8135 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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