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N549 OYR

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,037 mi
Last recorded175,037 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 OYR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2018 175,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 169,328 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 169,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 162,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,226 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 157,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 149,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shocks soft!

Fail 17 Feb 2014 149,925 miles

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

both front shocks soft!

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 143,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty!

Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,068 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,175 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2010 122,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 114,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 107,071 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 98,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,999 miles

fuel lines rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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N549 OYR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N549 OYR, 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 N549 OYR registered?

N549 OYR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N549 OYR safe to buy?

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