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N563 ODF

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,261 mi
Last recorded205,261 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 ODF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 205,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 17 Aug 2010 202,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 202,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 190,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 190,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 184,955 miles

Engine has undertray that limits under engine viewing.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Metal fuel pipe corroded (front to back)

N/S/R light unit cracked.

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edge.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 184,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine has undertray that limits under engine viewing.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Metal fuel pipe corroded (front to back)

N/S/R light unit cracked.

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edge.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 179,142 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 179,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 171,440 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 171,440 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N563 ODF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N563 ODF, 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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N563 ODF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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