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N954 LBW

1996 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,014 mi
Last recorded183,014 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 LBW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 183,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 180,202 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 180,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 178,727 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper modified for routing of inter-cooler pipes

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 175,241 miles

Car very wet and dirty while being tested

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn inner edge; Advise to change immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn inner edge; Advise to change immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear seat bases removed

Fail 20 Dec 2019 175,241 miles

Car very wet and dirty while being tested

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn inner edge; Advise to change immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn inner edge; Advise to change immediately. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear seat bases removed

Pass 20 Jul 2018 173,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner section (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle component slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 171,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 170,052 miles

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 168,563 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 165,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 162,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 150,144 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 3 Jul 2010 148,092 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 148,092 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 146,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 143,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 143,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 136,081 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 136,081 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 126,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 126,492 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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N954 LBW is a 1996 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N954 LBW, 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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N954 LBW is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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