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N230 DBW

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,952 mi
Last recorded155,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 155,952 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 155,952 miles

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

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

Both front track control arm inner bushes starting to split.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush starting to split.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 148,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 148,451 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front track control arm inner bushes starting to split

rear lower wishbone inner bush starting to split

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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N230 DBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N230 DBW, 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 N230 DBW registered?

N230 DBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N230 DBW safe to buy?

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