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N874 JVF

1996 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,084 mi
Last recorded179,084 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 JVF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 179,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 169,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes in poor condition front to rear

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

nearside front shock damp

rear number plate in poor condition

rear road springs corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2010 169,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes in poor condition front to rear

handbrake cables in poor condition

nearside front shock damp

rear number plate in poor condition

rear road springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 157,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f indercator lense cracked

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2009 157,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f indercator lense cracked

under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2008 145,787 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 145,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 131,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 114,858 miles

Front 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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N874 JVF is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N874 JVF, 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 N874 JVF registered?

N874 JVF is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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