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MJZ 8318

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,632 mi
Last recorded176,632 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 8318
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 176,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 176,444 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 167,781 miles

both front "C" links have slight play

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear discs corroded

removed n/s/f splash guard due to fowling

Pass 29 Dec 2009 143,365 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 143,365 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 124,438 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp indicating a fault

Fail 23 Dec 2008 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp indicating a fault

Pass 29 Dec 2007 116,620 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 116,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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MJZ 8318 is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,067 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 MJZ 8318, 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 30 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJZ 8318 registered?

MJZ 8318 is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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