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N307 PYH

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

254,035 mi
Last recorded254,035 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 PYH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 254,035 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 249,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 241,701 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 241,539 miles

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

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

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

front discs inner faces signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2010 226,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 214,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls fuel pipes o/s/ cv boot repaired- slight corrosion inner wing

slight corrosion shockers & springs

slight play ball joints steering & rear bearings steering joints & bushes wishbone bushes slight worn- slight deterioration brake hose slight corrosion brake discs

unable to fully check pads discs brake fluid sills slight smoke from exhaust when checking emissions advise attension slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2008 207,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight amount of smoke when under load

Pass 22 Aug 2007 198,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight grabbing front brake

slight play wheel bearings,wishbone bushes-ball joint rubber split-rear brake pipe slight corroded unable to fully check-o/s cv boot repaired slight leak

slight smoke from exhaust when started

Pass 15 Sep 2006 193,420 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 187,130 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 187,130 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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N307 PYH is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N307 PYH, 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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N307 PYH is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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