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N185 FKH

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,311 mi
Last recorded131,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 131,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on

Fail 21 Jul 2008 131,311 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2007 127,704 miles

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

Oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2007 127,704 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

air bag light illuminated

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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N185 FKH is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N185 FKH, 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 N185 FKH registered?

N185 FKH is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N185 FKH safe to buy?

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