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N831 RAA

1995 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

261,401 mi
Last recorded261,401 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 RAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 261,401 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 261,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear springs corroded

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Diesel lying around engine but no apparent signs of a leak

Engine oily

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wing corroded

Nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs are worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2010 257,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 256,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front cv gaitors slightly perished

Engine oily

FRont discs are in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges and wearing close to wear indicators

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 253,097 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 253,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 245,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 233,419 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 233,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 217,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 217,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

Pass 6 Sep 2005 201,575 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 201,575 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N831 RAA is a 1995 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 144,331 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 N831 RAA, 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 31 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N831 RAA is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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