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N176 PUW

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 PUW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underside corrosion to components and body

Fail 25 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front head lamp bracket cracked

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underside corrosion to components and body

Pass 26 Oct 2016 160,034 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 155,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 150,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 147,211 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 134,588 miles

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 5 Dec 2012 134,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 122,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 113,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 106,127 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 106,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 97,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,439 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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N176 PUW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N176 PUW, 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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N176 PUW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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