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N21 FDT

1996 Audi A6

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,596 mi
Last recorded79,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 FDT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 79,596 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs inner face deteriating

interior mirror missing

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes slightly corrodide

Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes slightly corrodide

n/s/r tye underinflated

Pass 14 May 2009 70,466 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 68,403 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 66,030 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,030 miles

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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N21 FDT is a 1996 Audi A6 in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N21 FDT, 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 N21 FDT registered?

N21 FDT is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N21 FDT safe to buy?

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