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N163 PHX

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

291,307 mi
Last recorded291,307 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 PHX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 291,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 259,976 miles

brake + fuel lines masked in underseal

front anti roll bar end bushes starting to wear

Pass 8 Sep 2006 230,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 235,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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N163 PHX is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N163 PHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N163 PHX registered?

N163 PHX is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N163 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N163 PHX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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