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N553 DRW

1995 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,912 mi
Last recorded123,912 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 DRW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,928 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,970 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 121,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,903 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,733 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 116,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,784 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,784 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,473 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panel areas for corrosion)

advise handbrake cables outer casings are corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 113,472 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades are leaving slight lines on windscreen

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panel areas for corrosion)

advise handbrake cables outer casings are corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 111,379 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise offside rear handbrake cable outer casing is corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 111,378 miles

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

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

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise offside rear handbrake cable outer casing is corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise inner arch panel covers fitted to front and rear arches

Fail 11 Feb 2011 109,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise inner arch panel covers fitted to front and rear arches

Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,160 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 100,236 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,807 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 86,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside rear tyre is perished on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2006 80,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres side walls starting to crack

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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N553 DRW is a 1995 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 N553 DRW, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N553 DRW is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 1995.

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