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N498 GEH

1996 Audi A6

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 GEH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 140,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2011 140,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2010 134,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 134,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 129,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 129,053 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 123,159 miles

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)

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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N498 GEH is a 1996 Audi A6 in White 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 N498 GEH, 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 N498 GEH registered?

N498 GEH is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N498 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 GEH 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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