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N618 GOY

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,600 mi
Last recorded82,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 GOY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,440 miles

engine oil & gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f tyre sidewall perish & chip in sidewall

slight play in both r/ wheel bearings

Fail 17 Feb 2012 72,379 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

f/n/s lower arn inner bush perished & split

fluid leak on to exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,379 miles

f/n/s lower arn inner bush perished & split

fluid leak on to exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,211 miles

gear oil leaks

off side indicator lense missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

gear oil leaks

off side indicator lense missing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

off side front indicator lense missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

off side front indicator lense missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,601 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 106,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 62,856 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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N618 GOY is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol 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 N618 GOY, 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 N618 GOY registered?

N618 GOY is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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