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M855 DAP

1995 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,747 mi
Last recorded162,747 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 DAP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 162,747 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting bushes detoriated

noted both rear discs showing corrosion to inner faces

rear number plate detoriated

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Apr 2011 162,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting bushes detoriated

noted both rear discs showing corrosion to inner faces

rear number plate detoriated

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 162,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

noted both rear discs appear heavily corroded on inner faces

noted exhaust emissions just passed on test

noted exhaust mounting bushes detoriated

noted rear number plate detoriated

noted rear wiper split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 162,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

noted both rear discs appear heavily corroded on inner faces

noted exhaust emissions just passed on test

noted exhaust mounting bushes detoriated

noted rear number plate detoriated

noted rear wiper split

Pass 10 Apr 2010 159,860 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 159,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 157,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 153,682 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Apr 2007 149,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 145,357 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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M855 DAP is a 1995 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M855 DAP, 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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M855 DAP is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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