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N581 MGF

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,146 mi
Last recorded214,146 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 MGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 214,146 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Fuel line rusty by tank

Pass 8 Nov 2012 211,791 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 211,791 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 209,724 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 209,694 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Airbag light illuminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 202,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front seatbelts slow on return

handbrake travel on upper limit

rear brake balance on upper limit

Pass 28 Aug 2008 189,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2007 178,922 miles

adv fuel pipes corroding †adv rear brake hose ferrals corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2006 172,177 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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N581 MGF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N581 MGF, 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 N581 MGF registered?

N581 MGF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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