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N236 HHG

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

266,564 mi
Last recorded266,564 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 HHG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 266,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

bad engine oil leak-leaking onto exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2013 259,139 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

abs system pulsing on rear brakes,no effect on brake effort,no warning lamp illuminated.

bad engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 259,119 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 240,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

abs system cycling on rear brakes when tested-no fault indicated on warning lamp

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside window visor securing clip broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 240,240 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

abs system cycling on rear brakes when tested-no fault indicated on warning lamp

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside window visor securing clip broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 214,306 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 214,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 188,499 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 187,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 157,449 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 155,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 138,479 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,506 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 112,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 98,108 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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N236 HHG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N236 HHG, 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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N236 HHG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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