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N403 RDG

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 RDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 225,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 225,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 219,687 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

frontn/s tyre starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

under floors,chassis rails,steering and susp[ension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2008 219,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

frontn/s tyre starting to wear on edges

oil leaks

under floors,chassis rails,steering and susp[ension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2007 203,528 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.under floors,chassisrails starting to corrode.all brake pipes need cleaning

front and rear number plates starting to fade.slight play in o/sn/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2007 203,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.under floors,chassisrails starting to corrode.all brake pipes need cleaning

front and rear number plates starting to fade.slight play in o/sn/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2006 190,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advice exhaust front flexi pipe corroded n/s/f lower wishbone bush split both front anti rollbar bushes perished slight play in both rear w/bearings nail in n/s/r trye

Pass 31 Oct 2006 190,664 miles

advice exhaust front flexi pipe corroded n/s/f lower wishbone bush split both front anti rollbar bushes perished slight play in both rear w/bearings nail in n/s/r trye

Pass 1 Nov 2005 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N403 RDG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N403 RDG, 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 N403 RDG registered?

N403 RDG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N403 RDG safe to buy?

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