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N255 YMS

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

171,440 mi
Last recorded171,440 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 YMS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 171,440 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 171,036 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyy res both rear tyres inner edges inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 171,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 170,134 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 170,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 167,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 165,775 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 165,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 163,489 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 163,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe from joint to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 161,013 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 161,008 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint between front pipe and cat. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear hangars missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced possibly bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 158,211 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 155,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 152,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 148,905 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 148,899 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 145,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 145,515 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 142,543 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 142,538 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 139,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise offside rear tyre has some perishing in sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2008 139,092 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise offside rear tyre has some perishing in sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2007 135,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 135,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise air bag light staying on

advise water pump pulley/bearing badly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 130,274 miles

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

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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N255 YMS is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N255 YMS, 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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N255 YMS is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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