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M42 SBL

1995 Audi A6

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,552 mi
Last recorded235,552 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 SBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 235,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 234,014 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013
Pass 2 Feb 2012 210,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 197,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 194,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 193,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 185,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 185,285 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 175,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 171,496 miles

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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M42 SBL is a 1995 Audi A6 in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M42 SBL, 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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M42 SBL is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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