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N47 PBW

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,435 mi
Last recorded114,435 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 PBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,435 miles

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SECTION CHECK OFTEN

brake warning light on -on dash board suspect wireing fault

slight movement in nearside and offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 109,613 miles

,,. nearside/offside front/rear brake discs slighty lipped

. brake warning light on suspect pad censor

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

.. suspect nearside/offside rear brake pads getting low in thickness

CHARLIE...... OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,613 miles

,,. nearside/offside front/rear brake discs slighty lipped

. brake warning light on suspect pad censor

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

.. suspect nearside/offside rear brake pads getting low in thickness

CHARLIE...... OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2;5MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 3MM OF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

Pass 10 Nov 2009 104,830 miles

.. brake warning light on

.. nearside/offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left

.. nearside/offside rear wheel bearings slight movement

.. sections of exhaust getting rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2009 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

.. brake warning light on

.. nearside/offside rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left

.. nearside/offside rear wheel bearings slight movement

.. sections of exhaust getting rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,317 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,903 miles

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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N47 PBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N47 PBW, 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 N47 PBW registered?

N47 PBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N47 PBW safe to buy?

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