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N728 WVV

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,637 mi
Last recorded227,637 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 WVV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 227,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 227,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 217,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 206,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 196,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 187,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 187,120 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 176,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noted n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 166,365 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 166,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 152,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 141,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 130,447 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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N728 WVV is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N728 WVV, 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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N728 WVV is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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