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N430 RDG

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

326,035 mi
Last recorded326,035 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 RDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 326,035 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some corrosion on the fuel lines

Fail 25 Nov 2009 326,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some corrosion on the fuel lines

Pass 27 Nov 2008 308,796 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Nov 2008 308,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 282,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 282,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 259,172 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 259,169 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 236,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 236,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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N430 RDG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel 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 N430 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 N430 RDG registered?

N430 RDG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N430 RDG safe to buy?

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