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N257 TPL

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 TPL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013 143,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 143,484 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 139,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 127,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 126,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 97,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N257 TPL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N257 TPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N257 TPL?

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What year was N257 TPL registered?

N257 TPL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N257 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 TPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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