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N741 XHH

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 XHH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Mar 2017
Fail 8 Mar 2017

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working cover also missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,778 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn inner and outer edge

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn inner and outer edge

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,999 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,860 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,150 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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N741 XHH is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N741 XHH, 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 N741 XHH registered?

N741 XHH is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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