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N52 YCF

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 156,327 miles

front brake balance 20%

see advice sheet no.881946987035, issued 27/03/2007 (item 011 rectified & front tyres replaced)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 156,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All tyre walls perishing. Nsf tyre worn on edges. Osf tyre just legal, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Front & rear Number plates discoloured, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Front brake discs worn. Rear brake pads very low, RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT.

Fuel pipes corroding/ Front to rear

Oil leaks & Exhaust corroding

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear brake hoses steel ends corroding.

Slight play in and signs of fluid around steering rack

Stone chip in Os headlamp lens, one bulb in high level brake lamp not working.

Suspension seems weak. Front compliance bushes perishing.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 149,781 miles

see advise sheet dated march 31st 2006 test number 272290996088

Fail 31 Mar 2006 149,799 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear doors difficult to open

Brake fluid dirty, recommend replacement

Coolant level low/ oil leaks

Exhaust badly corroded and slight leak centre joint

Front brake discs worn and corroded, recommend attention

Front number plate damaged and disc oloured, recommend replacement

Ns head lamp beam pattern poor

Os wiper smearing, recommend replacement

Rear brake pads low and discs worn, recommend attention

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Recommend full brake service

Slight play nsf lower swivel

Slight play top steering column bush

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

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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N52 YCF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N52 YCF, 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 N52 YCF registered?

N52 YCF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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