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N665 ARW

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

233,044 mi
Last recorded233,044 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 ARW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 233,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2022 232,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2021 232,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2020 232,492 miles

coil springs corroded

horn weak

n/s front and rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2019 232,425 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

auxillary drive belt cracked

coil springs corroded

driveshafts corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 29 Jan 2019 232,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

auxillary drive belt cracked

coil springs corroded

driveshafts corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 232,083 miles

All four tyres perished

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2017 231,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 230,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear number plate faded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 230,138 miles

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

Early corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2014 229,439 miles

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

Corrosion through out vehicle

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

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

Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 229,435 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

Corrosion through out vehicle

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

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

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

Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 228,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 226,019 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fuel Lines Corroded

N/S Outer Sill Corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 225,906 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel lines rusty

n/s/f outer sill rusted through

Pass 21 Jan 2011 220,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 220,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 215,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 214,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 209,910 miles

both rear tyres perished

both lower arm rear bushes coming away from bonding

nearside front indicator slightly white

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jan 2009 209,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both lower arm rear bushes coming away from bonding

both rear tyres perished

nearside front indicator slightly white

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jan 2008 204,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 198,031 miles

O/S & N/S Front lower track control arm bushes worn.

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 191,649 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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N665 ARW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N665 ARW, 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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N665 ARW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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