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N727 BEG

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 BEG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 159,981 miles

exhaust system has minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2009 152,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 152,434 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 152,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 142,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 134,674 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 134,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 126,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 115,509 miles

slight play in rear hubs

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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N727 BEG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N727 BEG, 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 N727 BEG registered?

N727 BEG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N727 BEG safe to buy?

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