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M126 YBV

1995 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,633 mi
Last recorded121,633 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 YBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 121,633 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,632 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 121,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear across car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 115,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,497 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 113,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 111,432 miles

N/S/R slgiht play in wheel bearing

O/S/R slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 111,432 miles

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

N/S/R slgiht play in wheel bearing

O/S/R slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam doesn`t work when lights are off

Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,862 miles

Front outer cv boots badly cracking

Rear discs in poor condition

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,746 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M126 YBV is a 1995 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 M126 YBV, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M126 YBV is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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