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N36 BOF

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 BOF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,591 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

off side inner door handle in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 120,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 114,346 miles

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

all tyres cuts+perishing+wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2014 114,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres cuts+perishing+wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,874 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 109,833 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,413 miles

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

f/tyres wearing on edges,suspension arm bushes wearing,oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,suspension components corroded,brake discs wearing,tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2011 99,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake ferrules corroding,oil leaks,suspension components corroded,brake discs wearing,tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 95,527 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks,brake discs wearing,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,471 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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N36 BOF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N36 BOF, 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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N36 BOF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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