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N391 APY

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,721 mi
Last recorded198,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 198,721 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 194,997 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 194,889 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 187,251 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 187,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,948 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 171,580 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 166,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 166,810 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 160,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 152,584 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 152,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 140,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 129,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 115,389 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 105,289 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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N391 APY is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N391 APY, 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 N391 APY registered?

N391 APY is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N391 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N391 APY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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