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N824 EPU

1996 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

140,571 mi
Last recorded140,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 EPU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 140,571 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant level low on arrival....topped up 1.5l

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

Fuel lines corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and rear of body damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sills corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake hoses metal sections corroded.

Rear exhaust hanger non standard bracket fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,320 miles

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

Front shock absorber boots deteriorated.

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 136,320 miles

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

Front shock absorber boots deteriorated.

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 131,037 miles

Drivers electric window inoperative.

Fuel lines corroded.

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

Nearside rear hub bearing audible.

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded...non standard mounting fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 131,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drivers electric window inoperative.

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Nearside rear hub bearing audible.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded non standard mounting fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 125,023 miles

fuel pipes rusty

fuel tank strapsrusty

Fail 27 Jul 2006 125,023 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

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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N824 EPU is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N824 EPU, 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 N824 EPU registered?

N824 EPU is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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