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JNL 56A

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,786 mi
Last recorded209,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNL 56A
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 209,786 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 208,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 208,134 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

vehicle has been customised

Fail 16 Jan 2012 207,271 miles

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

both front shock absorbers weeping

offside front brake hose appears too short

Pass 16 Jan 2012 207,271 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

offside front brake hose appears too short

Pass 28 Jan 2011 201,547 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 186,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 171,759 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 171,758 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 160,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 152,524 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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JNL 56A is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JNL 56A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNL 56A registered?

JNL 56A is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is JNL 56A safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNL 56A shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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