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N446 HLH

1996 Audi A6

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,212 mi
Last recorded165,212 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 HLH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 165,212 miles

Oil leak from engine area.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Exhaust joint loose with slight blow.

Front brake pads look about 3/4 worn.

Horn working but very loud.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 162,990 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Exhaust joint loose with slight blow.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 158,908 miles

Exhaust front pipe damaged but not yet blowing.

General corrosion on metal brake pipes.

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)

Off side front windscreen washer jet blocked.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 155,547 miles

Off side front windscreen washer blocked.

Rear exhaust box mount rusty and damaged .

Fail 23 Sep 2011 155,540 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Off side front windscreen washer blocked.

Rear exhaust box mount rusty and damaged .

Pass 15 Sep 2010 153,415 miles

Corrosion on chassis/brake pipes /suspension mounting points.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 153,411 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on chassis/brake pipes /suspension mounting points.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 151,340 miles

Suspension seems soft.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 151,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension seems soft.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 149,037 miles

Off side front lower arm bush starting to perrish.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 147,957 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 147,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 142,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 134,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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N446 HLH is a 1996 Audi A6 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N446 HLH, 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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N446 HLH is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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