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GRZ 4538

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

212,941 mi
Last recorded212,941 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 4538
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 212,941 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 212,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 209,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 206,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 201,029 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 201,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 196,390 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 196,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 191,569 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 191,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 185,995 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 185,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 179,651 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 179,651 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 172,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 172,648 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 167,077 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 167,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 162,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 156,783 miles

Both rear brake discs some deterioration

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 148,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 148,533 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 132,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 125,399 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 125,397 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 117,363 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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GRZ 4538 is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GRZ 4538, 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 GRZ 4538 registered?

GRZ 4538 is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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