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N552 OYR

1996 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,397 mi
Last recorded117,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 OYR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,397 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to go back

Both rear wheel bearings worn / play movment from -close to excess-

Chips to front screen

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

Front to Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre worn ON LIMIT! & HEAVY on edges (outer very badly worn) -very close to excess-

Off side front tyre worn low & HEAVY on 'inner' edges -close to excess-

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust mounting broken (rear-most)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 117,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

(rear most) Rear exhaust mounting broken

Both front seatbelts slow to go back

Both rear wheel bearings worn / play movment from them -close to excess-

Chips to front screen

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

Nearside front tyre worn ON LIMIT! & heavy on 'outer' edges -close to excess-

Offside front tyre worn low & heavy on 'inner' edges -close to excess-

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear number plate loose

front to Rear fuel pipes corroded (slight)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 106,415 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,938 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 103,928 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,405 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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N552 OYR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N552 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 N552 OYR registered?

N552 OYR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N552 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 OYR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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