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N749 YAO

1996 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,967 mi
Last recorded164,967 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 YAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 164,967 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear discs poor condition

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2012 164,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear discs poor condition

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 27 Jul 2011 160,588 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS, CORROSION .

Fail 22 Jul 2011 160,588 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS, CORROSION .

Pass 28 Jul 2010 155,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 155,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 150,386 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 150,386 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 145,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 139,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 139,466 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 134,576 miles

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Fail 22 Jul 2006 134,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 128,393 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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N749 YAO is a 1996 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N749 YAO, 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 N749 YAO registered?

N749 YAO is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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