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N740 OBD

1995 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,025 mi
Last recorded221,025 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 OBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 221,025 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside covered in black underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2019 206,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside front seat belt buckle slight damage (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside rear passenger seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 198,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 198,147 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 189,623 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 173,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 151,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 137,740 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 137,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 120,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,169 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,805 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,425 miles

bumpers marked

exhaust corroded (centre)

front lower suspension arm bushes poor

front plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

mileometer not illuminated

n/s/f arch corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r wheel bearing movement

noise from engine under load

o/s headlamp aim on limit and no kickups n/s or o/s

o/s/f swivel boot split

Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bumpers marked

exhaust corroded (centre)

front lower suspension arm bushes poor

front plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

mileometer not illuminated

n/s/f arch corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r wheel bearing movement

noise from engine under load

o/s headlamp aim on limit and no kickups n/s or o/s

o/s/f swivel boot split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,655 miles

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

headlamp beam images have no 'kick-ups'

o/s/f tyre tread worn on edges

slight front brake judder

Fail 25 Jun 2009 85,655 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

headlamp beam images have no 'kick-ups'

o/s/f tyre tread worn on edges

slight front brake judder

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,169 miles

1 x front to rear fuel line very rusty.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f flexible brake hose in below average condition.

rear facing seat belts not tested rear seats not in position.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

1 x front to rear fuel line very rusty.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f flexible brake hose in below average condition.

n/s/f outer cv boot perrished.

rear facing seat belts not tested rear seats not in position.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,037 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 71,058 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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N740 OBD is a 1995 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 N740 OBD, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N740 OBD is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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