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N850 GBY

1996 Audi A6

Purple Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,651 mi
Last recorded266,651 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 266,651 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pad warning wires cut

n/s wiper rubber worn

Fail 12 Apr 2010 265,746 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2009 249,915 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake sensors disconnected

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2009 249,915 miles

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

front brake sensors disconnected

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2008 233,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box support rubber splitting

front to rear fuel pipes rusted

rear wiper rubber part missing

wiper rubbers worn, water level low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 233,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box support rubber splitting

front to rear fuel pipes rusted

rear wiper rubber part missing

wiper rubbers worn, water level low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 217,019 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 217,019 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 196,604 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 196,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N850 GBY is a 1996 Audi A6 in Purple with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N850 GBY, 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 N850 GBY registered?

N850 GBY is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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