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N608 FLR

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,695 mi
Last recorded120,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 FLR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 120,695 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 120,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,512 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2018 115,476 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded AS MARKED ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner both side tyres sidewalls perrished

Rear Inner both side tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,520 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,828 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 70,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,998 miles

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 26 Feb 2008 56,132 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 56,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,483 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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N608 FLR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N608 FLR, 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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N608 FLR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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