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1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,147 mi
Last recorded136,147 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 CBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,147 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 127,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 127,956 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 124,687 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 124,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 102,113 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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N288 CBD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N288 CBD, 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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What year was N288 CBD registered?

N288 CBD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N288 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N288 CBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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