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N629 XVO

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 XVO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 149,524 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 149,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2016 148,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 146,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 139,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,120 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 135,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,259 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 127,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 123,225 miles

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

Washers weak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 123,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Washers weak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 118,260 miles

air leak on inlet manifold

Fail 19 Aug 2008 118,260 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air leak on inlet manifold

Pass 28 Aug 2007 113,628 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2007 113,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2006 108,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 103,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 103,675 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N629 XVO is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N629 XVO, 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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N629 XVO is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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