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N489 KYG

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,955 mi
Last recorded208,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 KYG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 208,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 200,220 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 200,220 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 189,917 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 189,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 181,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 165,699 miles

note, all 4 tyre tread depts getting low , 3 and 4mm

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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N489 KYG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N489 KYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N489 KYG registered?

N489 KYG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N489 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 KYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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