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N531 SLJ

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,670 mi
Last recorded133,670 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 SLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 133,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 122,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 108,105 miles

engine covers under trays

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f cv boot perished

rear pads getting down

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Nov 2010 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

engine covers under trays

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f cv boot perished

rear pads getting down

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,435 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 93,514 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,178 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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N531 SLJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N531 SLJ, 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 N531 SLJ registered?

N531 SLJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 1996.

Is N531 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 SLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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