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N160 WGR

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 WGR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 125,840 miles

both front brake discs rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear brake flexi pipe clip corroded but still secure for test

one bulb at high level brake light not working

slight leak at tail pipe/middle pipe joint

slight play at nearside rear wheel

slight play at offside track rod

spare tyre soft

Pass 20 Aug 2007 119,688 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 119,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,591 miles

both front tyres wearing low

brake pipes at rear starting to rust

exhaust rusty

nearside rear brake disc rusty ai inner side

offside front brake disc rusty on inner side

offside rear brake disc rusty at outer side

oil leak at engine

one bulb not working at high level brake light

slight play at both rear wheels

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 10 Aug 2005 99,824 miles

both front brake discs rusty at edges

brake pad warning light on dash showing

front washer jets may require further adjustment

middle to tailpipe clamp ruaty

one tailpipe rubber hanger not connected

slight play at both rear wheels

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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N160 WGR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N160 WGR, 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 N160 WGR registered?

N160 WGR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N160 WGR safe to buy?

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