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N179 JLR

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,580 mi
Last recorded159,580 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 JLR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 159,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2011 143,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 146,198 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 145,689 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 129,336 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 129,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 98,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,987 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 86,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N179 JLR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red 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 N179 JLR, 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 N179 JLR registered?

N179 JLR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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