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N207 GVS

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 GVS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,172 miles

Cracks on c/v boots

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Cracks on c/v boots

Rerar brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 101,478 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

leak between road wheel and suspension arm n/s rear.possibly a leak from flexi hose.Advise wheels removed for inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2010 101,485 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to windscreen

leak between road wheel and suspension arm n/s rear.possibly a leak from flexi hose.Advise wheels removed for inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,297 miles

O/s bottom suspension ball joint dust cover split

Fail 4 Aug 2009 100,258 miles

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

O/s bottom suspension ball joint dust cover split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 98,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 96,925 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,077 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 93,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 90,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 90,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N207 GVS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N207 GVS, 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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N207 GVS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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