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N485 LEX

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,626 mi
Last recorded103,626 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 LEX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 98,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 95,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 94,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

passenger side rear door will not open at all.

Fail 16 May 2006 94,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

passenger side rear door will not open at all.

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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N485 LEX is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N485 LEX, 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 N485 LEX registered?

N485 LEX is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N485 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 LEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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