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N432 HWC

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,225 mi
Last recorded221,225 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN432 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 221,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs badly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 220,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 215,242 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 210,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 204,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 204,070 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N432 HWC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N432 HWC, 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 N432 HWC registered?

N432 HWC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N432 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N432 HWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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