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N969 HVG

1996 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,489 mi
Last recorded143,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Audi A6145,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 143,489 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2011 143,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2010 134,474 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F BOTTOM DOOR TRIMS BECOMING INSECURE (NOT JAGGED).

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 134,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F & N/S/F BOTTOM DOOR TRIMS BECOMING INSECURE (NOT JAGGED).

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 126,827 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPE FRONT TO REAR BECOMING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 119,586 miles

FRONT PADS BECOMING LOW.

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)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 112,988 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 112,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,023 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 107,023 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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N969 HVG is a 1996 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N969 HVG, 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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N969 HVG is a 1996 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N969 HVG safe to buy?

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