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N541 YRD

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,968 mi
Last recorded125,968 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 YRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 125,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 9,112 miles

slight oil leak from engine oil sump area

Pass 6 May 2021 120,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 120,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre warn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake discs rusting badly and o/s/r brakes starting to bind up

Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,279 miles

Rear brake discs rusting

Fail 10 Mar 2020 119,246 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake discs very rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,360 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,202 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,202 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,360 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 108,360 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers park in centre of screen (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,341 miles

n/s/f tyre 3m

nail in n/s/r Tyre cant be repaired will need Tyre 195/65/15

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,467 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 78,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,394 miles

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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N541 YRD is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N541 YRD, 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 N541 YRD registered?

N541 YRD is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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