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N601 JLA

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,784 mi
Last recorded192,784 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 192,784 miles

Fuel filler cap seal beginning to crack/deteriorate

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has signs of wear/deterioration and mis-shaping

Offside Rear tyre has signs of cracking/separation across the tread face

Pass 1 Aug 2015 189,847 miles

fuel and brake lines slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 185,895 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Wipers are smearing screen

Fail 31 Jul 2014 185,892 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 182,793 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 182,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion occuring to osr outer sill

fuel pipes slight corrosion (run along floorpans)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 182,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 179,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 177,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

osf and nsf have no kick to left on beam pattern

Fail 28 Jun 2010 177,063 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

osf and nsf have no kick to left on beam pattern

Pass 28 Jul 2009 169,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 151,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 131,734 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,422 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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N601 JLA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N601 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 N601 JLA registered?

N601 JLA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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