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N478 JAT

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

172,728 mi
Last recorded172,728 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 JAT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 172,728 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 172,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 168,878 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 168,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded.

o/s h/light lens cracked.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 164,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 164,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 159,344 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 15,344 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 158,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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N478 JAT is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N478 JAT, 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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N478 JAT is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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