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N259 JWU

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 JWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 117,410 miles

advise offside front wiper blade

Fail 13 Oct 2010 117,386 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise offside front wiper blade

Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,599 miles

advise both rear tyres on legal limits

advise rear ex-box hanger

Fail 12 Oct 2009 114,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 9 Oct 2008 112,002 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 112,001 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise near-side front tyre wear outta edge

advise off-side front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,338 miles

Alternator drivebelt excessively worn and frayed

Corrosion noted to metal fuel pipes at tank

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Alternator drivebelt excessively worn and frayed

Corrosion noted to metal fuel pipes at tank

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 98,144 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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N259 JWU is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N259 JWU, 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

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What year was N259 JWU registered?

N259 JWU is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N259 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 JWU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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