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N515 XCJ

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

197,981 mi
Last recorded197,981 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 XCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 197,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 196,121 miles

A LOT OF THE LED SIDELAMPS NOT WORKING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 196,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

A LOT OF THE LED SIDELAMPS NOT WORKING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 195,970 miles

Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 194,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear reg plate faded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 170,469 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 170,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 159,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 159,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 148,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 137,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 137,399 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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N515 XCJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N515 XCJ, 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

How do I check the history of N515 XCJ?

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What year was N515 XCJ registered?

N515 XCJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N515 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N515 XCJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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