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L79 LWL

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,522 mi
Last recorded219,522 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 LWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 219,522 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 215,398 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2013 210,976 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inside wall and both worn close to the tread bars

Pass 20 Sep 2012 205,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 205,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 198,264 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pads 2.3 m left

Pass 15 Sep 2010 192,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2009 189,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 185,432 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm. sump shield fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 180,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 173,685 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 173,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut on inside wall of o/s/r tyre (no cords showing)

pin hole in o/s outter cv boot

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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L79 LWL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L79 LWL, 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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L79 LWL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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