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N805 NEC

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,603 mi
Last recorded173,603 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN805 NEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 173,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 171,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 171,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 168,923 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 168,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 164,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 156,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 144,069 miles

Cuts in sidewall nearside rear inner

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

Pass 9 May 2007 135,623 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 128,606 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 128,596 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N805 NEC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N805 NEC, 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 N805 NEC registered?

N805 NEC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N805 NEC safe to buy?

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