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N449 RDG

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,339 mi
Last recorded207,339 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 RDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2010 207,339 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Nov 2010 207,339 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 190,858 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 190,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2008 180,338 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 180,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 170,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 153,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 153,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N449 RDG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N449 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 N449 RDG registered?

N449 RDG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N449 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 RDG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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