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N574 JLA

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,933 mi
Last recorded249,933 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN574 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 249,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 245,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 241,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tail light cluster cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2012 241,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tail light cluster cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2011 238,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE INNER TAIL LIGHT LENS HOLE,BUT NOT AFFECTING NOR DAZZLES OTHER ROAD USER

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

REAR WASHER JET IN-OPERATIVE

REAR WIPER BLADE SMEARING

Fail 14 Jun 2011 238,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFF SIDE INNER TAIL LIGHT LENS HOLE,BUT NOT AFFECTING NOR DAZZLES OTHER ROAD USER

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

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

REAR WASHER JET IN-OPERATIVE

REAR WIPER BLADE SMEARING

Pass 17 Jun 2010 233,691 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 233,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 228,895 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 228,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 221,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 215,075 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 215,075 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 208,113 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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N574 JLA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N574 JLA, 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 N574 JLA registered?

N574 JLA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N574 JLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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