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N221 SAD

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 SAD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,971 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,341 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT !

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 140,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 134,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 134,850 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,704 miles

Oil leak

n/s front brake hose slightly towested

Pass 23 Jun 2009 130,245 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2008 127,721 miles

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

excessive engine oil leak.

Fail 9 May 2008 127,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

excessive engine oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2007 124,710 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 121,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 121,844 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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N221 SAD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N221 SAD, 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 N221 SAD registered?

N221 SAD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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