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N316 LBV

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,621 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

front bumper damaged

front discs heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f indicator turning white

rear discs heavily corroded

steering stiff

under trays fitted

wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,555 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wheel arches corroded

steering stiff

under trays fitted

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

front bumper damaged

front discs heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f indicator turning white

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tempory repair to center exhaust

tempory repair to offside rear lamp

Fail 18 Apr 2006 46,049 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

speedometer not illuminated

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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N316 LBV is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N316 LBV, 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 N316 LBV registered?

N316 LBV is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N316 LBV safe to buy?

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