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N197 CWG

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,711 mi
Last recorded129,711 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 CWG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,711 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside+offside ()

exhaust rubbers perished/weak but still support the exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 128,442 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting missing (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 125,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,347 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 109,802 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,292 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 95,045 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 95,011 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,290 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 83,256 miles

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

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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N197 CWG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N197 CWG, 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 N197 CWG registered?

N197 CWG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N197 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 CWG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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