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N338 VRP

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,407 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 98,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside door mirror broken.

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush cracked.

Nearside outer c.v. gaitor badly cracked.

Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush cracked.

Offside rear fog lamp lens cracked.

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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N338 VRP is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N338 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N338 VRP registered?

N338 VRP is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N338 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N338 VRP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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