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N281 SAA

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,664 mi
Last recorded156,664 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 SAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 156,664 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 156,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 147,733 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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N281 SAA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N281 SAA, 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 N281 SAA?

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What year was N281 SAA registered?

N281 SAA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N281 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 SAA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N281 SAA have outstanding finance?

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