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N613 YBU

1996 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,453 mi
Last recorded211,453 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN613 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 211,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 208,730 miles

offside rear light unit slightly damaged but function not impaired

Fail 31 May 2013 208,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear light unit slightly damaged but function not impaired

Pass 7 Jun 2012 202,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 192,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 184,816 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 184,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 174,770 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 May 2009 174,770 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 162,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 162,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 150,639 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 150,639 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 138,503 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 138,503 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N613 YBU is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N613 YBU, 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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N613 YBU is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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