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N856 HNK

1996 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,151 mi
Last recorded114,151 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 HNK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,151 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

slight windscreen damage

Fail 18 Mar 2013 114,151 miles

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

exhaust rattle

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight windscreen damage

washers need cleaning out

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,173 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Mar 2012 110,172 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 106,693 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,529 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 100,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 94,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 91,274 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 91,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N856 HNK is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N856 HNK, 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 N856 HNK registered?

N856 HNK is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N856 HNK safe to buy?

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