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N60 REM

1996 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,385 mi
Last recorded166,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 REM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 166,385 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 166,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 157,510 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 157,509 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 157,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front shock absorber protective rubber boots/sleeves split

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 149,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 149,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 137,512 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 137,257 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 123,523 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 123,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 109,389 miles

n/s front tyre worn on iner edge

water leak near washer bottle

Fail 10 Dec 2007 109,319 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on iner edge

water leak near washer bottle

Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 90,688 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 90,687 miles

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

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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N60 REM is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N60 REM, 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 N60 REM registered?

N60 REM is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N60 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 REM shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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