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N720 TWN

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,842 mi
Last recorded172,842 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 TWN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 172,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 172,842 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 159,646 miles

Front number plate background is fading

Fuel pipes are corroding.

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

OSF headlamp adjuster wheel is not working

OSF suspension arm bottom balljoint gaitor is perishing and starting to crack.

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

One of the rear silencer hanging rubbers is not secured to the silencer

Fail 24 Jan 2013 159,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front number plate background is fading

Fuel pipes are corroding.

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

OSF headlamp adjuster wheel is not working

OSF suspension arm bottom balljoint gaitor is perishing and starting to crack.

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

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

One of the rear silencer hanging rubbers is not secured to the silencer

Pass 7 Feb 2012 150,172 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 139,990 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 139,990 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 130,197 miles

NSR outer lamp lens is damaged and cracked.

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

OSR brake disc possible warp in disc. Brake readings were fluctuating quite a lot.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 121,643 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 105,888 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly Nearside more than Offside. † †NSR indicator lens damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,332 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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N720 TWN is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N720 TWN, 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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N720 TWN is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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