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N346 GLX

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,614 mi
Last recorded187,614 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 GLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 187,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 187,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 182,401 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 182,401 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 180,436 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 180,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 175,408 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 175,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 154,036 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,566 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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N346 GLX is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N346 GLX, 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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N346 GLX is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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