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N897 OYF

1995 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Audi A6144,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 OYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,725 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

near side and off side rear light lenses cracked not showing whit light

Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside an Offside rear light lenses cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside an Offside rear light lenses cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside rear light lenses cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASE CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 126,233 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside rear light lenses cracked not showing white light

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASE CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,596 miles

(SRS) air bag lamp go's out after 140 seconds for this model is 3seconds to go out

Brake fluid looks deteriorated (black)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 3 Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracking

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 122,596 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

(SRS) air bag lamp go's out after 140 seconds for this model is 3seconds to go out

Brake fluid looks deteriorated (black)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 3 Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracking

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear 2 Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,596 miles

Front Both shocks are weak.

Front Lower Both anti roll bar end bushes on near and offside got play.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bumper appears to be held on with string

Offside Front Bumper appears to be held on with string

Offside Front Water inside headlamp which is starting to affect light output on dipped and high beam.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Major leak that needs rectifying before next M.O.T. ()

Rear Inner Near and offside brake pads look worn thin, recommend a closer inspection with wheels removed.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Both shocks are weak.

Front Lower Both anti roll bar end bushes on near and offside got play.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bumper appears to be held on with string

Offside Front Bumper appears to be held on with string

Offside Front Water inside headlamp which is starting to affect light output on dipped and high beam.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Major leak that needs rectifying before next M.O.T. ()

Rear Inner Near and offside brake pads look worn thin, recommend a closer inspection with wheels removed.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,340 miles

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

Front Wipers worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Near and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Tyre pressures low

Front Wipers worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Near and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,256 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 117,256 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wall damaged

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,496 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 112,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 97,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,715 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,102 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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N897 OYF is a 1995 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N897 OYF, 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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N897 OYF is a 1995 Audi A6, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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