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N536 SLJ

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,221 mi
Last recorded262,221 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 SLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 262,221 miles

Advise both front wings corroded

Advise slight corrosion to brake discs

Advise slight underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 262,218 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front o/s & n/s wings corroded.

under-body surface corrosion on front & rear brake & suspension parts.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 248,360 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 230,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2009 218,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in rear wheels

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2008 199,625 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 183,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 164,934 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 164,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N536 SLJ is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 N536 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 N536 SLJ registered?

N536 SLJ is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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