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N395 KRL

1996 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,734 mi
Last recorded125,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 KRL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,734 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 125,732 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 119,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 112,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 106,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 106,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,698 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,648 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,695 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,230 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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N395 KRL is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N395 KRL, 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 N395 KRL registered?

N395 KRL is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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