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N876 VPE

1996 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,321 mi
Last recorded139,321 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 VPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 139,321 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emissions strugled to get through

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light flashing

catalyst broken up and rattling

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 22 Apr 2010 137,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light flashing

catalyst broken up and rattling

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 18 Apr 2009 136,103 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

catalytic converter noisy

Fail 18 Apr 2009 136,103 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

catalytic converter noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2008 133,578 miles

both front complience bushes weak

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s front outer sill damaged

n/s headlamp stone chipped and condensated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Apr 2008 133,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front complience bushes weak

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s front outer sill damaged

n/s headlamp stone chipped and condensated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2007 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Apr 2006 124,687 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged †

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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N876 VPE is a 1996 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 N876 VPE, 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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N876 VPE is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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