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N226 JUM

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

264,985 mi
Last recorded264,985 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 JUM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 264,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch and outer sill areas

damage to rear end

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seat base insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2008 264,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seat base insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch and outer sill areas

damage to rear end

Pass 18 Apr 2007 238,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust system heavily corroded and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s parking brake cable starting to swell with rust

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2006 211,895 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 211,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front subframe bushes badly worn

fuel pipes badly corroded

movement in both rear wheel bearings

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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N226 JUM is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N226 JUM, 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 N226 JUM registered?

N226 JUM is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N226 JUM safe to buy?

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