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M163 KNP

1995 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,825 mi
Last recorded190,825 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 KNP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 190,825 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front chassie leg has slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear chassie showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2017 190,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough steering vibrating when turning (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Aug 2012 190,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyre walls are starting to crack

track control arm bushes are in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,933 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 183,933 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front track control arm bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,528 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 167,924 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 159,455 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 159,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 151,288 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 151,266 miles

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

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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M163 KNP is a 1995 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M163 KNP, 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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M163 KNP is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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