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N36 PBW

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,220 mi
Last recorded174,220 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 PBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 174,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 167,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 162,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on radius arm (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on radius arm (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 162,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on radius arm (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on radius arm (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 151,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 151,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 146,692 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 146,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 140,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 140,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 135,622 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 135,622 miles

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

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

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

brake warning lamp stays on closer examination recomended asap

Pass 30 Mar 2011 128,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,946 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 114,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 114,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,052 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 108,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,138 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 99,138 miles

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

exhaust mid and rear brackets needs attention

Pass 13 Feb 2006 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

The exhaust mountings are showing signs of age / wear.The rear exhaust box is secured with heavy duty cable.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

The exhaust mountings are showing signs of age / wear.The rear exhaust box is secured with heavy duty cable.

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 PBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N36 PBW, 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 PBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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