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N556 UBU

1995 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

310,391 mi
Last recorded310,391 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 310,391 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 300,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 290,065 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion

Front brakes have slight judder

Front number plate damaged

Nearside and offside rear sills getting weak

Offside front CV boot perishing

Offside front track rod end has advanced play

Offside rear caliper damp at handbrake pivot

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2012 277,753 miles

Font braake discs have slight corrosion

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

Offside front cv boot perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 277,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust sleeve poor and rear clamp poor

Font braake discs have slight corrosion

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

Nearside rear wheel beareing has slight play

Offside front cv boot perishing

Offside rear brake disc has excessive corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2011 265,663 miles

no plate lights dull front no plate slight damage front brake discs in poor condition o/s front flexy brake hose perished o/s front brake pads wear indicator wire not connected hand brake uneven adjustment

Fail 5 Jul 2011 265,663 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

no plate lights dull front no plate slight damage front brake discs in poor condition o/s front flexy brake hose perished o/s front brake pads wear indicator wire not connected hand brake uneven adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2010 252,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r in non prescribed area

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front washers poor operation

Fail 5 Jul 2010 252,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r in non prescribed area

front brake discs advanced corrosion

front washers poor operation

Pass 2 Jul 2009 239,629 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 239,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 225,372 miles

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

both rear s/absorbers advanced corrosion o/s/r s/absorber slight misting

Fail 8 Jul 2008 225,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear s/absorbers advanced corrosion o/s/r s/absorber slight misting

brake fluid on min.

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2007 211,599 miles

rear brake pads appear low

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

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

front brake discs advanced corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2006 201,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 20,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N556 UBU is a 1995 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N556 UBU, 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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N556 UBU is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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