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N32 BNB

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,134 mi
Last recorded208,134 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 BNB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 208,134 miles

Both front tyres worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S Track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 208,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S Track rod end dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 202,664 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front brake pipe poorly routed

Fail 20 Aug 2012 202,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front brake pipe poorly routed

Pass 24 Aug 2011 197,147 miles

N/S Wiper split.

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 197,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

N/S Wiper split.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 184,401 miles

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 184,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers in poor condition.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 175,142 miles

Boot seatbelts mounting points coroded.

Front indicators pale.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 167,827 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Both front lower arms, rear inner bushes de-bonded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded.

N/S/R Brake disc corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 167,724 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn.

Both front lower arms, rear inner bushes de-bonded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded.

N/S/R Brake disc corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 157,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 148,728 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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N32 BNB is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N32 BNB, 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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N32 BNB is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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