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50+ data pointsMOT History
Spare tyre defective
ignition switch return spring faulty
some corrosion offside front wheelarch
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
ignition switch return spring faulty
some corrosion offside front wheelarch
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers door mirror lense cracked
front brake imbalance only just met requirement
nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers door mirror lense cracked
nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers mirror lense cracked
nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
ront brake discs worn
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front door mirror glass damaged
front seat belts show damage
washer aim poor
windscreen shows damage
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front door mirror glass damaged
front seat belts show damage
washer aim poor
windscreen shows damage
bonnet safety catch sticks in operation.
both front brake discs surfaces worn/poor condition.
both front outer drive-shaft gaiters cracked to limit.
both front suspension struts dust covers torn.
both rear brake discs surfac es worn/poor condtion/brake pads approx 70% worn.
damage to nearside rear door/wheel arch.
exhaust centre/rear sections joint rusted to limit and slightly blowing. rear silencer weak.
multi-function belt excessivly cracked.
offside rear hub bearings free-play to limit.
offside rear trailing arm forward mount area shows corrosion.
rear brake hoses ferrules rusted to limit.
rear shock absorbers damping weak.
various rear brake pipes shows corrosion.
windscreen scratched near to limit and shows damage to windscreen.
wiper blades poor condition./tail-gate wiper blade torn .
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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet safety catch sticks in operation.
both front brake discs surfaces worn/poor condition.
both front outer drive-shaft gaiters cracked to limit.
both front suspension struts dust covers torn.
both rear brake discs surfac es worn/poor condtion/brake pads approx 70% worn.
damage to nearside rear door/wheel arch.
exhaust centre/rear sections joint rusted to limit and slightly blowing. rear silencer weak.
multi-function belt excessivly cracked.
offside rear hub bearings free-play to limit.
offside rear trailing arm forward mount area shows corrosion.
rear brake hoses ferrules rusted to limit.
rear shock absorbers damping weak.
various rear brake pipes shows corrosion.
windscreen scratched near to limit and shows damage to windscreen.
wiper blades poor condition./tail-gate wiper blade torn .
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ignition switch poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ignition switch poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
ignition/lighting switch faulty
nearside rear door damaged
rear bumper damaged
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ignition / Lighting switch faulty
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear door damaged
rear bumper damaged
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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N478 VEW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 VEW, 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 VEW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 February 1996.
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