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N883 HLW

1996 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,846 mi
Last recorded177,846 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 HLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 177,846 miles

brake pipes generally corroded

front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

fuel pipes generally corroded

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2009 177,846 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes generally corroded

front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

fuel pipes generally corroded

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2008 171,707 miles

Air bag warning light remains on.

Brake pad wear wire broken on the nearside front.

Front shock absorber gaiters have deteriorated on the offside and nearside front.

Metal fuel pipes on the offside at centre to rear have coroded.

Near side front steering rack gaiter becoming deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No engine oil indicated on dipstick prior to test RECTIFIED.

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small stone chip on windscreen on the offside front.Outside of swept area.

Underside of engine is generaly oily.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 171,707 miles

Air bag warning light remains on.

Brake pad wear wire broken on the nearside front.

Front shock absorber gaiters have deteriorated on the offside and nearside front.

Metal fuel pipes on the offside at centre to rear have coroded.

Near side front steering rack gaiter becoming deteriorated.

No engine oil indicated on dipstick prior to test RECTIFIED.

Small stone chip on windscreen on the offside front.Outside of swept area.

Underside of engine is generaly oily.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 165,172 miles

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

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

airbag warning light stays on

front indicators pale

offside fuel pipes becoming corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2007 165,172 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag warning light stays on

front indicators pale

offside fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 157,951 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 157,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 146,279 miles

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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N883 HLW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N883 HLW, 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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N883 HLW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N883 HLW safe to buy?

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