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N729 FEV

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,000 mi
Last recorded206,000 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 FEV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 206,000 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2015 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 197,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 185,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 181,589 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 181,589 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 174,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 161,895 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 161,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 154,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 153,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,399 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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N729 FEV is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N729 FEV, 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 N729 FEV registered?

N729 FEV is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N729 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N729 FEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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