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N178 NDS

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,021 mi
Last recorded132,021 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 NDS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 132,021 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 132,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 129,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 120,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,862 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 116,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 116,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 113,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 105,952 miles

N/s front lower suspension joint boot burst

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N178 NDS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N178 NDS, 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 N178 NDS registered?

N178 NDS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N178 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 NDS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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