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N501 LHG

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,869 mi
Last recorded132,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 LHG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 130,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,984 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,984 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres cracking up

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,152 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,991 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 103,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,835 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 97,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 94,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 94,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,970 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,764 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 89,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,933 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 82,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,003 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 76,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N501 LHG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N501 LHG, 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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N501 LHG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N501 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 LHG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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