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M686 DBD

1994 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

219,478 mi
Last recorded219,478 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Audi A6145,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 DBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 219,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 205,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 194,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 194,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake warning light perminantly on!

rusty fuel lines

Fail 2 Sep 2010 194,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes under floor corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 183,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 183,943 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 173,747 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 173,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake fluid warning light on

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear number slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2007 166,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 166,067 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

n/s handbrake cable not returning to stop

Pass 9 Aug 2006 158,841 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 158,841 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to n/s rear door and wheel arch

Fail 10 Aug 2005 150,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water leaking!!!!!!

Pass 10 Aug 2005 150,406 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

water leaking!!!!!!

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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M686 DBD is a 1994 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 M686 DBD, 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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M686 DBD is a 1994 Audi A6, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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