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N148 YJW

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,878 mi
Last recorded207,878 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 YJW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 207,878 miles

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

nearside tail light lens broken

Fail 5 Mar 2010 207,878 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside tail light lens broken

Pass 18 Feb 2009 192,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 178,905 miles

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

advise fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 161,763 miles

advise s/play rear w/bearings

s/soft front shocks

Pass 24 Feb 2006 145,830 miles

advise front discs

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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N148 YJW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N148 YJW, 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 N148 YJW registered?

N148 YJW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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