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M161 XGS

1995 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,990 mi
Last recorded146,990 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 XGS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 146,990 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 144,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 144,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 138,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2008 138,849 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2006 127,885 miles

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

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

both front wiper bledes in poor condition

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside front shock absorbers and/or top mounting noisy

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front wipeer arm bent

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust rubber missing (cable ties used)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 115,162 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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M161 XGS is a 1995 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M161 XGS, 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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M161 XGS is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 1995.

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