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N859 FSR

1995 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

252,460 mi
Last recorded252,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 FSR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 252,460 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

leak from center exhaust sleeve

offside front shoker damp

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2014 252,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

leak from center exhaust sleeve

offside front shoker damp

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2013 247,001 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe rubber mounts starting to perish

front discs worn

front number plate perishing

front wishbone bushes perishing

offside headlamp damaged

rear brakes noisy

rear discs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

tail pipe outer case split

tyre size 205/60/15

Fail 18 Mar 2013 246,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust tail pipe rubber mounts starting to perish

front discs worn

front number plate perishing

front wishbone bushes perishing

offside headlamp damaged

rear brakes noisy

rear discs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

tail pipe outer case split

tyre size 205/60/15

Pass 6 Mar 2012 240,741 miles

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

Nearside front indicator pale

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Rear brake discs corroded ( more so Offside )

Rear shock absorbers soft

Slight noise from rear brakes

Fail 5 Mar 2012 240,741 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front indicator pale

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Rear brake discs corroded ( more so Offside )

Rear shock absorbers soft

Slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2011 233,337 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 333,284 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 225,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 216,741 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 216,741 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 206,685 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 206,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N859 FSR is a 1995 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 N859 FSR, 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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N859 FSR is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N859 FSR safe to buy?

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