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N809 DUR

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,793 mi
Last recorded195,793 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 DUR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2013 195,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF suspension damping is weak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 194,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four brake discs corroding

exhaust system corroding

offside and nearside windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2010 188,853 miles

Both front anti roll bar/radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 188,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front brake discs slightly scored

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 188,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 178,561 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

osf tyre worn on inside edge

sidewall cut nsf tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 158,153 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 158,153 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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N809 DUR is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N809 DUR, 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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N809 DUR is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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