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M490 GHS

1995 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,742 mi
Last recorded205,742 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 GHS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 205,742 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 205,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 202,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 199,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 199,232 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 185,905 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 181,871 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 181,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M490 GHS is a 1995 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M490 GHS, 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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What year was M490 GHS registered?

M490 GHS is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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