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M140 RAN

1995 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,143 mi
Last recorded151,143 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 RAN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 151,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 148,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2016 148,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 146,198 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 146,198 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,214 miles

All tyres getting low

Fail 2 Jan 2013 139,164 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2012 130,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Chipped offside front mirror glass

Corrosion to exhaust centre and rear sections.

Hand brake travel stiff

Mileage illumination not working

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rev counter and speedo illumination partly inopp

Fail 11 Aug 2010 127,852 miles

Both rear shock gaiters deteriorated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,852 miles

Both rear shock gaiters deteriorated

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 124,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 120,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 116,356 miles

Corrosion to Fuel tank feed and return hoses , underside of vehicle. †

Slight knocking noises from O/S/F suspension area. No play or excessive wear.

Two 10mm chips in front windscreen , out of drivers view area.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 116,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to fuel tank feed and return pipes , Underside of vehicle.

Rear wiper and washer inopp.

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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M140 RAN is a 1995 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M140 RAN, 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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M140 RAN is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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