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N208 GWW

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,548 mi
Last recorded134,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 GWW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 134,548 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2009 134,548 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,378 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Shockabsorber dust cover split

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F Shockabsorber dust cover split

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 127,373 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Shockabsorber dust cover split

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F Shockabsorber dust cover split

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 121,749 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 121,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 117,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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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N208 GWW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N208 GWW, 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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N208 GWW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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