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N892 BSC

1996 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

244,270 mi
Last recorded244,270 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 BSC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 244,270 miles

Coolant leak

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

N/S and O/S rear lamp lens slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic weatherproof coating of N/S rear park brake cable deteriorated.

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Spare wheel cracked around circumference

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Oct 2009 244,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Spare wheel cracked around circumference

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 224,952 miles

N/S front tyre tread depth 2.0-2.5mm.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 224,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S front tyre tread depth 2.0-2.5mm.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 205,748 miles

Dust seal split on n/s and o/s front suspension lower ball joint.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 186,714 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 186,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 170,365 miles

Gaiters on front n/s + o/s shock absorbers perished/split

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 170,365 miles

Gaiters on front n/s + o/s shock absorbers perished/split

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

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

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

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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N892 BSC is a 1996 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 N892 BSC, 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 N892 BSC registered?

N892 BSC is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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