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N291 WDB

1995 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,733 mi
Last recorded142,733 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 WDB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 142,733 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads close to 1.5mm

Fail 28 Sep 2013 142,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pads close to 1.5mm thin

slight play in n/s/r wheel-bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,224 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f shockabsorbers slight misting

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2012 132,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f shockabsorber slight misting of oil

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 124,224 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,030 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 107,453 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 95,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 95,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2007 87,736 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N291 WDB is a 1995 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 N291 WDB, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N291 WDB is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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