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N609 JLA

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,845 mi
Last recorded185,845 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 185,845 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 185,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 184,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 183,199 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 183,198 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 175,330 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 163,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 163,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 151,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 138,733 miles

Damage to nearside sill joint.

Nearside rear wheel rim has small flat spot

Rear sub frame rusty.

Fail 26 Nov 2005 138,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S outer sill abit bent and damaged

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent slightly

Rear subframe abit corroded slightly

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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N609 JLA is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N609 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 N609 JLA registered?

N609 JLA is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N609 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 JLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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