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N117 PVL

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 PVL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 96,620 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,092 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 9,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 9,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 8,311 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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N117 PVL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N117 PVL, 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 N117 PVL registered?

N117 PVL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N117 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 PVL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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