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N550 YCF

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,739 mi
Last recorded172,739 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 172,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 172,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 163,370 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 160,572 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 160,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 159,689 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 159,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 158,384 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 158,384 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 156,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 152,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,482 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 146,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 140,504 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 140,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 132,858 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 132,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,196 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 102,189 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,608 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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N550 YCF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N550 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 N550 YCF registered?

N550 YCF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N550 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 YCF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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