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N350 UPJ

1996 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 UPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

centre rear seatbelt buckle is not clearly accessable to test,therefore not visable as presented

Pass 12 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise brake warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise brake warning light on

Pass 11 May 2011 163,845 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 163,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 144,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

did not lock on o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on o/s/r service brake

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 144,947 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 140,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008
Fail 21 Feb 2007 124,909 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 124,909 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2006 120,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2006 120,711 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2006 120,630 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N350 UPJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N350 UPJ, 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 N350 UPJ registered?

N350 UPJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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