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N206 SPE

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,894 mi
Last recorded142,894 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 SPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 142,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 140,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 140,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,279 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 137,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 133,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,461 miles

offside rear brake caliper has slight leak of fluid

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 113,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,591 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 106,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 100,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 100,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 94,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,891 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 85,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N206 SPE is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N206 SPE, 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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N206 SPE is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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