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M415 TEF

1995 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,969 mi
Last recorded146,969 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM415 TEF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 146,969 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust mount broke

nsr wheel bearing slight play

osr wheel bearing slight noise and play

smell of petrol

Fail 13 Aug 2012 146,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

front exhaust mount broke

nsr shock corroded and slight leak

nsr wheel bearing slight play

osr wheel bearing slight noise and play

smell of petrol

Pass 6 Aug 2011 142,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust has been repaired

movement in both sides rear wheel bearings

wear in front suspension

Fail 30 Jul 2011 142,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust has been repaired

movement in both sides rear wheel bearings

wear in front suspension

Pass 6 May 2010 136,344 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 136,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 132,136 miles

surface corrosion to parts of suspension and chassis

Fail 16 Apr 2009 132,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

surface corrosion to parts of suspension and chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,889 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 109,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 99,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M415 TEF is a 1995 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M415 TEF, 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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M415 TEF is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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