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M488 FFH

1994 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,106 mi
Last recorded168,106 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 FFH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 168,106 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded/pitted

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

both rear steel brake pipe ferrules corroded

both rear upper wheelarches corroded by shockabsorber mountings

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

near side front headlamp glass cracked and pattern deteriorated

off side front wheelarch corroded

runout on front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2009 168,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner brake discs corroded/pitted

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

both rear steel brake pipe ferrules corroded

both rear upper wheelarches corroded by shockabsorber mountings

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

near side front headlamp glass cracked and pattern deteriorated

off side front wheelarch corroded

runout on front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2008 164,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 28 Nov 2007 162,203 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 162,201 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 155,447 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 155,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M488 FFH is a 1994 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 145,057 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 M488 FFH, 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 32 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M488 FFH is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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