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N181 HLL

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 HLL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake hoses in poor condition

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear lamp lenses broken

rear suspension bushes worn in poor condition

wear in front suspension bushes and ball joints.

wear in steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jan 2013 91,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake hoses in poor condition

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear lamp lenses broken

rear suspension bushes worn in poor condition

wear in front suspension bushes and ball joints.

wear in steering rack joints

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,975 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber bushes broken

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 11 Jan 2012 87,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber bushes broken

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,616 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside windscreen washer jet poor

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 80,616 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside windscreen washer jet poor

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,995 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 73,995 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,895 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 55,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,076 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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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N181 HLL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N181 HLL, 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 N181 HLL registered?

N181 HLL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N181 HLL safe to buy?

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